Armed Man Shot After Attacking Deputy in Pompano Beach: BSO

An armed man was shot by Broward Sheriff's Office deputies after allegedly attacking a deputy in Pompano Beach late Tuesday night.

The incident happened around 11 p.m. in the 600 block of Briny Avenue, after a security company reportedly called authorities after a burglary at a construction site in the area.

BSO officials said deputies responded and encountered an armed man, who physically attacked a deputy at the scene and showed a firearm. The man was shot by other deputies at the scene.

One man was shot by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies after allegedly attacking a deputy during a dispute late Tuesday night in Pompano Beach. NBC 6's Cherney Amhara reports.

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Deputies immediately treated the man at the scene and transported him to an area hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. His identity wasn't released

Officials did not say if the deputy, who was not identified, was treated for injuries.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation into the shooting.