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Florida Man Arrested After Standoff and House Fire

The suspect, caught shoplifting cigarettes, fired at deputies and set his house on fire during a four-hour standoff.

  • The suspect was caught shoplifting cigarettes from a convenience store, after which he fled the scene.
  • He drove at the deputies who arrived at the store, attempted to flee but was hindered by stop sticks deployed by a deputy.
  • The suspect managed to drive to his home on a deflated tire, followed by deputies.
  • At his home, the suspect fired at the deputies, grazing one with a bullet, causing non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The suspect set fire to his house during the standoff, was eventually brought down from a balcony with an armored vehicle, and was taken into custody.
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