Florida man killed in break-in after shooting deputy

Gregory Miedema was discovered useless after fatally taking pictures a Florida deputy.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Workplace

PERRY, Fla. — A person was killed whereas making an attempt to interrupt into a house Wednesday morning after taking pictures and wounding a deputy throughout a visitors cease the earlier evening, officers in Florida stated.

Deputies discovered Gregory Miedema useless at a Dixie County residence following a 10-hour manhunt, Florida Division of Legislation Enforcement particular agent Mark Perez stated throughout a information convention.

Taylor County Deputy Troy Anderson tried to tug over Miedema on Tuesday night on U.S. 19 and Miedema shot the deputy a number of instances, officers stated. Anderson was airlifted to a Gainesville hospital in essential situation. Taylor and Dixie counties are positioned west of Gainesville.

Officers issued a blue alert shortly earlier than midnight, informing the general public that a regulation enforcement officer had been wounded on responsibility.

A number of hours later, Miedema tried to interrupt into the Dixie County residence, officers stated. Miedema was fatally wounded throughout an change of gunfire with the house owner, officers stated. The house owner was additionally injured however was anticipated to recuperate.

In accordance with state information, Miedema, 33, was a registered intercourse offender in Lee County. He was convicted of lewd or lascivious battery and different fees in 2011.