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Deputy on Leave After Accidental Shooting of Homeowner

8/27/2025

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An Orange County deputy was placed on paid leave after accidentally shooting a homeowner on August 23, 2025.
The homeowner, who reported a break-in, fired a warning shot before deputies arrived.
The injured man, in his 40s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.

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Story summary

An Orange County deputy was placed on paid leave after accidentally shooting a homeowner on August 23, 2025.
The homeowner, who reported a break-in, fired a warning shot before deputies arrived.
The injured man, in his 40s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and has been released from the hospital.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.