The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says a deadly officer-involved shooting is under investigation.
The incident happened on Tuesday around 5:30 pm on Ridgewood Avenue in Holly Hill.
Deputies said the man who was shot and killed was armed with a knife and was threatening himself and others.
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Police officers told us the man armed himself with a knife.
A witness told police that the man had threatened to kill her before and, at that moment, was threatening to leave the house and stab a woman.
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Officers said when they arrived, they held the man at gunpoint and shots were fired moments later.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported.
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Deputies said they will release the body camera video and additional details on Wednesday.
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