An off-duty Orange County deputy and another man were injured Saturday night in Orlando after the deputy's gun was discharged during a struggle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

  • Off-duty OCSO deputy was involved in a crash Saturday night
  • Driver of the other car became belligerent with the deputy and charged at him
  • The deputy's gun went off during the struggle

It happened around 11 p.m. near Consulate Drive.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the off-duty deputy was driving his personal vehicle when he was involved in a minor crash.

The other vehicle fled the scene and the off-duty officer followed.  When the deputy approached the other driver about the crash, the driver became belligerent and reached for his glove box.

The off-duty deputy identified himself as law enforcement and pulled out his gun, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

The man charged at the deputy and attempted to take his gun. A struggle ensued and the deputy’s gun was discharged.

The suspect jumped back into his car and fled the scene.

The deputy suffered minor injuries from the struggle.

An uninvolved deputy working in the area saw the suspect’s vehicle traveling recklessly down southbound Orange Blossom Trail and attempted to stop him.

The suspect failed to stop and crashed into another car on Orange Blossom Trail, according to deputies. The suspect then fled on foot.

Hours later, the suspect arrived at Dr. Phillips Hospital with a gunshot wound.  According to the Sheriff’s Office, several units are at the hospital to secure the suspect as he is being treated.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.