PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A person of interest in an attempted murder investigation was injured during a deputy-involved shooting, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. Authorities have identified the suspect as 27-year-old Max Gilles.
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PBSO said the tactical unit was conducting an investigation on Wednesday, just before 12:30 p.m. in the 700 block of South J Street in Lake Worth Beach, when they came in contact with Gilles.
According to deputies, when agents attempted to make contact, Gilles produced a handgun. Deputies discharged their agency-issued firearms and the person of interest sustained a graze wound to the hip.
Immediate medical attention was rendered on scene, and Gilles was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said.
Detectives from the violent crimes division responded and have assumed the investigation.
PBSO said charges are forthcoming.
This is a developing story.
