Suspect shot by Charlotte County deputy dies after Deep Creek incident on Saxony Circle
Updated: 1:47 PM EDT Sep 25, 2025
A suspect whom a deputy shot after a scuffle at Links Edge Condominiums on Saxony Circle in Deep Creek has died, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said.The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office released a video on the agency’s Facebook page stating Daniel Burch’s condition had declined overnight.Burch, 50, died on Thursday morning, according to Sheriff Prummell.On Tuesday night, deputies received a call about a battery that involved the suspect, and while deputies were speaking with the victim, that’s when he approached, CCSO said.According to CCSO, words were exchanged leading up to shots being fired. The sheriff’s office said a deputy fired at least three times and Burch was hit at least twice.The deputy involved was taken to the hospital due to heart issues, but he was released and is recovering at home, according to CCSO.CCSO said this is an ongoing investigation.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —
A suspect whom a deputy shot after a scuffle at Links Edge Condominiums on Saxony Circle in Deep Creek has died, Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell said.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office released a video on the agency’s Facebook page stating Daniel Burch’s condition had declined overnight.
Burch, 50, died on Thursday morning, according to Sheriff Prummell.
On Tuesday night, deputies received a call about a battery that involved the suspect, and while deputies were speaking with the victim, that’s when Burch approached, CCSO said.
According to CCSO, words were exchanged leading up to shots being fired. The sheriff’s office said a deputy fired at least three times and Burch was hit at least twice.
The deputy involved was taken to the hospital due to heart issues, but he was released and is recovering at home, according to CCSO.
CCSO said this is an ongoing investigation.
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