Port St. Lucie officer hospitalized after being shot while responding to disturbance – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (WSVN) — A Port St. Lucie Police officer was rushed to the hospital after being shot by a man with an assault rifle.

Detectives say officers were called to a home located in the 11000 block of SW Lake Park Drive on Monday afternoon to reports of a disturbance.

Upon arrival, they encountered the armed man and there was an exchange of gunfire.

Sgt. Erik LeVasseur was shot in the face and taken to a local hospital. His condition remains unclear as of late Monday night.

Officials say LeVasseur is a 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie Police Department.

The armed subject was shot and killed by officers.

Police said there is no threat to the community.

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