Putnam County deputy in hospital; man killed after drug sting

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PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – A man is dead and a Florida deputy is in the hospital after a drug sting in Putnam County on Saturday.

Investigators say a man tried to run deputies over with his car and they shot and killed him.

One deputy was shot in the wrist during the confrontation. He is expected to recover.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.

 

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