DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot a 23-year-old man Wednesday afternoon after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at deputies in Delray Beach.

According to the PBSO, deputies responded around 1:40 p.m. to the 15000 block of Jackson Road for a welfare check.

When deputies arrived, they encountered the man holding a shotgun. Investigators said he raised the weapon and pointed it at deputies. One deputy fired, striking the suspect.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue took the suspect to a local hospital for treatment.

Investigators with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office responded to the scene. FDLE is leading the investigation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and charges are pending against the suspect.

Deputies: Man shot by PBSO deputy after allegedly pointing shotgun at deputies in Delray Beach

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