
1 hurt in officer-involved shooting in Titusville, police say
By Marcus Chen
FOX 35 Orlando
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Police in Titusville are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened late Tuesday night.7:40 a.m. update:A 42-year-old Titusville man was shot by a police officer during a well-being check Tuesday night after answering the door armed with a long gun, according to the Titusville Police Department.Police said officers responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Cheney Highway around 11 p.m. after receiving a report of an individual, identified as Timmy Eady, making concerning statements.When officers attempted to make contact at the front door, Eady answered while armed with a long gun, according to a police news release.During the encounter, one officer fired a single round, striking Eady in the shoulder area, police said.Following the shooting, Eady retreated inside the residence and barricaded himself. Officers reestablished communication with him, and he eventually surrendered peacefully without further incident, according to police.Officers then immediately began life