Man, 81, Opens Fire on First Responders, Shot by Clermont Police

CLERMONT, Florida—An 81-year-old man who shot at responding medical personnel was shot by a Clermont Police officer Friday night, according to Clermont Police Department.

The man’s wife made the medical call for assistance and the man began firing shortly after the arrival of Clermont Fire Department and Lake EMS around 8:15 p.m. Friday at Emerald Lakes Mobile Village in the 1400 block of State Road 50. The couple’s names have not been released.

No one from CFD or Lake EMS was injured, and they left the scene for a safe location while they awaited the arrival of law enforcement. CPD responded and took fire from the man; a CPD officer returned fire and struck the suspect. CPD has not released how many times he was shot. He stopped firing and officers began rendering aid to the man; his wife was not injured.

He was transported to a local trauma center and is in stable condition. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating and the officer who fired his weapon is on administrative leave with pay, pending the outcome of the investigation. An FDLE investigation and administrative leave is standard procedure in officer-involved shootings.

CPD Chief Chuck Broadway said he is thankful all the first responders are safe and able to return home to their families. “This is a stark reminder of the inherent dangers that all first responders encounter on a daily basis,” he said in a statement.

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