Okaloosa County deputies shoot armed man during domestic violence incident

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting Sunday.

It happened around 1:45 p.m. at a home on Long Pointe Drive in Mary Esther.

The sheriff's office says a man was involved in a domestic dispute with family members earlier in the day. He armed himself with a gun and committed aggravated assault on his family members and later responding deputies.

"The individual ignored many commands to disarm and deputies use of less lethal techniques were ineffective," a release states. "Under threat, a deputy fired at him, striking him twice. "

No deputies were injured.

The man's injuries are non-life threatening.

No further details were released.

An investigation is ongoing.

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