Florida man kills 2, wounds deputy and 1 other in vehicular attack, shooting spree: sheriff

Bradshaw identified the dead suspect as Charles McCloud Jr.

The unnamed deputy was knocked to the ground and "was able to get his firearm out and shoot the individual before that guy shot him," Bradshaw told reporters.

"That guy is still alive," Bradshaw said.

Shortly after the double homicide, a deputy was putting up crime scene tape when McCloud returned to the area, accelerated off the roadway and struck the deputy with his vehicle, knocking him back 40 feet, according to Bradshaw.

"The suspect got out of his vehicle with a handgun and was going toward the deputy that was on the ground," Bradshaw said.

The injured deputy was able to draw his gun and shoot McCloud before McCloud could fire at him. A nearby detective also fired several rounds, but McCloud was already down, according to the sheriff.

McCloud was pronounced dead at the scene.

The deputy and the convenience store shooting victim were airlifted to St. Mary's Hospital. The deputy sustained a compound ankle fracture and other minor injuries. As of Thursday morning, both were expected to survive.

Authorities have not yet released the names of the two people killed in the initial shooting or the identity of the deputy. The investigation remains ongoing.