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Deputies fire weapons during suicide threat in West Boca Raton

Palm Beach County deputies discharged their weapons late Wednesday while responding to a suicidal person at a West Boca Raton plaza.

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Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies fired their weapons late Wednesday while dealing with a suicidal person in West Boca Raton, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The incident took place at the Sandalfoot Square plaza at 23066 State Road 7. The Sheriff’s Office has not said whether the person was struck or what condition they are in, and that remains unclear.

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is expected to release more details Thursday morning.

The shooting is one of several recent police incidents in Palm Beach County. Residents in the area can expect more information once the sheriff briefs reporters on what deputies encountered and what led to the gunfire.

This story is a summary based on reporting by BocaNewsNow. Read the original for full details.

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