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FHP trooper shoots, kills man in Suwannee County

Florida Highway Patrol SUV
Courtesy of Pelow Media
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A man died following a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper-involved shooting in Live Oak on Tuesday.

According to an FHP release, the incident took place at the Busy Bee Convenience Store located north of I-10 on US Highway 129 around 5:30 p.m.

The FHP trooper was not injured and has been placed on non-disciplinary administrative leave pursuant to FHP policy.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will conduct the investigation.

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Jason

Seems to be an everyday occurrence by these tyrants!

Sam

How can that assumption be made when no details have been released. Another anti-authority nut.

C.J. Gish

Hi Jason,

This story came from the Florida Highway Patrol release that was sent to us.