Trooper Kills Suspect at Ocala Hospital

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot and killed a suspect during a physical altercation at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital early Friday morning. The incident occurred around 2:51 a.m. after an Ocala police detail officer at the hospital requested assistance. The suspect, who was in custody, engaged in a confrontation with the trooper, leading to the use of deadly force. No law enforcement officers or hospital staff were injured in the incident. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been requested to investigate the shooting, which is standard protocol in officer-involved shootings. Details about the suspect and the circumstances leading up to the altercation remain unclear as the investigation is ongoing.