SWEETWATER, Fla. — Police say a domestic disturbance call in Sweetwater ended with officers fatally shooting a man who was armed with a knife.

According to the Sweetwater Police Department, officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to 11607 SW 7th Terrace about a domestic altercation between a married couple.

Police said the man involved was armed with a knife.

“When they arrived to the scene and they got to the residence, they were able to see a female at the residence and a male armed with a knife,” said Sweetwater police spokesperson Alvaro Zabaleta.

Authorities say a confrontation happened between the man and officers, and police were forced to shoot the 30-year-old man, killing him.

“The female was transported to a local hospital because there was noticeable bruising and she’s 5 months pregnant,” said Zabaleta.

Neighbors said they were surprised by the large police presence in the usually quiet area.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is now leading the investigation.

Man killed in officer-involved shooting after domestic call in Sweetwater

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