Polk deputy-involved shooting: suspect dead, K9 hurt

By The BriefBrief

A suspect died and a Polk County K9 was injured in a deputy-involved shooting in Kathleen; no deputies were hurt.

WHO: Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies; suspect (identity not released); K9; PCSO Grady Judd; 10th Judicial Circuit OIDI task force

WHAT: Deputy-involved shooting resulting in suspect death and K9 injury

WHEN: Aug 6, 2026 at 8:50 PM ET

WHERE: Kathleen, Florida (Polk County)

WHY: The circumstances leading to the shooting are not yet known; the 10th Judicial Circuit Officer Involved Deadly Incident task force is investigating.

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