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Man in critical condition after deputy-involved shooting in Polk County, officials say

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A man who shot at Polk County deputies in Lake Wales on Saturday is in critical condition, authorities said.
A man who shot at Polk County deputies in Lake Wales on Saturday is in critical condition, authorities said.
Deputies were not injured, but the suspect was transported to Lake Wales Regional Medical Center with critical injuries, according to Polk County sheriff’s spokeswoman Carrie Horstman. She said deputy-involved shooting was reported on Cottage Hill Road.
Detectives are still investigating the incident and details on what led up to the shooting were not immediately released.
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