Suicidal man, 70, shot by Police after brandishing gun

Police in central Florida say two officers shot and wounded a suicidal 70-year-old man after he brandished a handgun inside his home.

(FOX)- Palm Bay Police Lt. Mike Bandish told news outlets at the scene Wednesday night the man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following the shooting.

It is unclear whether the suspect fired his handgun. Neither officer was hurt.

Bandish says the officers had gone to the home to conduct a well-being check on the man.

Neighbor Clayton Bennett tells Florida Today (http://on.flatoday.com/2lUmvFW ) the suspect lives in the home with his aging mother.

Authorities did not immediately release the names or races of those involved in the shooting.

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