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Uber driver shot, killed by Polk deputies after racking stolen gun in vehicle: PCSO
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Nancy Gay , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A fatal shooting occurred in Polk County involving a suspect and deputies. The incident began when a license plate reader identified a vehicle associated with a suspect who had an outstanding probation violation warrant. Deputies located the suspect and a confrontation ensued, resulting in a fatal shooting.
The suspect was an Uber driver and reportedly had a stolen gun in their vehicle. Further details about the incident are available from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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