MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – NEW DETAILS: A man was arrested near Dunnellon on multiple charges including assaulting an officer.
Authorities responded to 10500 block of Highway after receiving a trespassing complaint. When they arrived, they discovered Scott Peltier was at the property, violating a warning for trespassing that was issued on Sept. 17.
According to deputies, they discovered Peltier was carrying a firearm and commanded the suspect to leave the property. Deputies say the suspect then became angry and pointed his firearm at them after being commanded several times to keep his hands away from his gun.
In fear of their own lives, deputies allegedly shot Peltier. He was taken to a local hospital and treating for non-life-threatening wounds.
Peltier was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement, trespassing while armed, and resisting/opposing an officer with violence.
UPDATE: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will begin actively investigating the incident. This includes interviewing officers and witnesses, processing evidence and reviewing any available body-cam footage.
ORIGINAL: Marion County detectives are at the scene of a shooting involving a deputy near the 10,000 block of Highway 41, just north of Dunnellon.
According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), no deputies are injured. MCSO says the suspect has non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
This is a developing story. The story will be updated as 352today gathers more details.