OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Three folks died Sunday after separate shootings in Okeechobee that authorities say have been associated.
In accordance with NBC affiliate WPTV, the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Workplace responded to a house within the Brindaban Forest group round 1:30 p.m.
On the scene, deputies mentioned they encountered a person carrying all black and armed with what gave the impression to be a rifle or lengthy gun.
Deputies instructed reporters that the suspect started firing pictures at them, which led to the dying of the suspect. Two of the suspect’s neighbors have been additionally discovered lifeless, with authorities saying they consider the deaths are linked.
WPTV reported that the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad was additionally current on the scene as a result of considerations that explosive gadgets should be within the space.
Martin County deputies and Okeechobee metropolis police additionally assisted.
The Florida Division of Regulation Enforcement and the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Workplace are conducting an investigation.
