A confrontation in the early hours of Friday morning, Nov. 15, ended with a Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy fatally shooting an armed man in the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle.

Deputies responded to the scene at approximately 12:39 a.m. following a report of a suicide attempt. Upon arrival, they encountered a male suspect who was armed with a handgun.

The situation escalated into a confrontation, according to the department, resulting in the suspect being shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No deputies were injured during the incident.

The Sheriff's Office Deputy-Involved Shooting Team is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The Sheriff's Office stated its commitment to transparency and indicated that more information will be release

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