Armed suspect killed by Charlotte County deputy on Barker Avenue identified

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. —

The Charlotte County Sheriff's Office released the identity of an armed suspect who was killed by a deputy on April 1.

According to the sheriff's office, Keith Dwayne Blevins, 52, died after the agency responded to a report about someone armed at a home along Barker Avenue.

CCSO said people were able to get out of the house safely, but the man came out of the house with a gun and refused to drop it when prompted.

A deputy fired at the man, CPR was done on him, but he died.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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