ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. \u2013 Deputies shot a masked suspect along East Colonial Drive after the man ignored repeated commands during a confrontation linked to a reported shoplifting attempt at a nearby Walmart, according to the Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
According to a news release, deputies were called to the Walmart at 11250 East Colonial Drive around 8:30 p.m. regarding a man attempting to steal items from the store.<\/p>\n
A deputy then encountered the man just west of Lake Berge Road with a shopping cart full of merchandise. According to the release, the deputy gave repeated commands before deploying a taser, which was ineffective.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAt some point during that encounter, the deputy told the suspect, \u2018don\u2019t reach\u2019 before discharging his service weapon, striking the man,\u201d officials said in the release.<\/p>\n
The unidentified man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two knives were recovered at the scene, deputies said.<\/p>\n