LIVE OAK, Fla. (WTXL) — UPDATE 9:30 p.m.: The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Tuesday evening one of its troopers was involved in a shooting incident in Suwannee County.
FHP said the incident occurred before 5:30 p.m. at the Busy Bee Convenience Store, which is located just north of Interstate 10 on U.S. Highway 129.
FHP confirmed that a male subject that was involved in the incident died and the trooper was not injured.
The trooper was placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave, which is Florida Highway Patrol policy.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the incident.
INITIAL REPORT
An officer-involved shooting has occurred this evening in Live Oak, according to Suwannee County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office reports Highway Patrol Troopers were involved in a shooting that took place at Busy Bee Gas Station just off U.S. 129 at I-10.
There is currently a large law enforcement presence at the scene, but the scene is secure, and there are no threats to the public, says the sheriff's office.
The scene is an active crime scene and citizens are advised to avoid the area.
