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Man shot, killed after hours-long standoff in Sumter County; girlfriend, young child removed

Deputies say the man charged at SWAT officers with a knife after negotiations failed, and his girlfriend and a child were evacuated safely.

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Chopper 2 is over the scene in Lake Panasoffkee, where tape surrounds the home on NW 40th Terrace in Lake Panasoffkee.

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Man shot, killed after hours-long standoff in Sumter County; girlfriend, young child removed

Chopper 2 is over the scene in Lake Panasoffkee, where tape surrounds the home on NW 40th Terrace in Lake Panasoffkee.

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Sheriff: Armed man shot, killed at Sumter County home ending hours-long standoff

A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.

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WOFL broke the news on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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