JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — *GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING - A witness at the scene caught the shooting on camera in above video.*
Four police officers and a deputy were involved in a deadly shooting in St. Augustine on Sunday evening, according to officials.
The man who was shot was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the South Dixie area. He died at the hospital. Five officials were involved in the shooting but uninjured, police said.
The suspect was allegedly holding a knife when he charged the officers. They opened fire and shot him. His identity has not been released at this time.
Two knives and a gun were found at the scene, police say.
Four St. Augustine police officers and one St. Johns County Sheriff's deputy shot at the man. Police said they tried less-lethal rounds before opening fire. The officers are on paid administrative leave which is standard protocol, officials told First Coast News.
The incident occurred near Madeore Street and Pellicer Road. Police originally responded to the area on reports of a man with a gun. It is unclear if the man actually had a gun or just a knife.
There is no threat to the general public. This is an ongoing investigation.
