A man was taken to the hospital Friday night after a deputy-involved shooting in Dunedin.
- Pinellas detectives investigate deputy-involved shooting in Dunedin
- Man shot after pointing gun at a deputy
- Deputies were investigating reports of gun shots before incident
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a home on Curlew Avenue for reports of gun shots heard by neighbors.
When deputies arrived, a witness told them they saw a man with a gun walking between two homes.
One of the deputies, Christopher Lyons, entered into the backyard of one of the homes and spotted the suspect, Todd Rowe, 47, leaving the residence with a handgun.
Deputy Lyons attempted to stop Rowe and told him to drop his gun several times, according to the report. Rowe pointed his gun at Lyons and when he tried to move out of the way, Rowe tracked Lyons with his firearm, the report stated.
In fear for his safety, officials said Deputy Lyons fired five times at Rowe, striking him once in the neck.
Rowe was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Investigators said Rowe has an extensive criminal history with at least one arrest involving a firearm.
Rowe has been charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
Deputy Lyons will be placed on routine paid administrative leave, officials reported.
The investigation is ongoing.