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Gunman fatally shot after firing at BSO deputies

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FORT LAUDERDALE - Deputies responding to a domestic dispute call in North Lauderdale fatally shot a man after he fired at them on Saturday

After deputies responded to the scene, a man produced a firearm and shot at deputies, the Broward County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

A bullet grazed a deputy's head and deputies returned fire, striking the man.

He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. The deputy also was taken to a hospital and was expected to recover.

As is customary, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the deputy-involved shooting.

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