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Polk County deputies fatally shoot armed veteran after standoff, sheriff says

Polk County deputies fatally shoot armed veteran after standoff, sheriff says

A 76-year-old veteran was fatally shot by Polk County deputies after allegedly firing at them during a standoff. The incident remains under investigation.

April 08, 2026 at 12:09 pm EDT

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