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Man shot, killed by deputies after domestic dispute call in Highlands County

Man shot, killed by deputies after domestic dispute call in Highlands County
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HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of law Enforcement is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that happened Sunday morning.

The Highlands County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to 9207 Bridle Path in Sebring at 4:49 a.m. in reference to a possible domestic dispute.

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After deputies arrived, an armed man was shot and killed by deputies.

The two deputies involved and a trainee deputy, who witnessed the shooting, were not injured.

This is an ongoing investigation.