4 Citrus County deputies placed on leave after fatal shooting

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. (WCJB) - Four Citrus County deputies were placed on administrative leave after they shot and killed a man on Saturday.

Officials said the man was armed with a knife and had a woman in a headlock.

Deputies arrived on scene and fired their weapons after the man did not comply with their commands, officials said.

The man was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Information on the man’s identity is not available at this time.

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