BARTOW, Fla. — Polk County Sheriff’s Office has released preliminary information on officer-involved shooting that occurred late last night in Bartow.
Officials say two Bartow Police Department officers and one Polk County deputy were involved in the situation.
A shootout ensued, and one BPD officer and the PCSO deputy were shot. Both were transported to a local hospital and are in good condition.
The suspect, 34-year-old Wayne Volz, who has a litany of previous charges, was killed in the shootout.
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