By Associated Press - Monday, April 21, 2014

KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - A man is in critical condition after an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy shot him during a traffic stop.

The shooting happened Sunday night in the Indian Point subdivision.

Sheriff’s officials say the deputy was arrested the man for a probation violation. The man attempted to run and the deputy fired at him after an altercation.



The man was taken to a hospital for treatment. The deputy received minor injuries during the altercation.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is handling the investigation.

There were no further details available.

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