A Florida sheriff says one of his deputies acted in self-defense when fatally shooting a man with a machete.
On Oct. 27, Martin County Deputy John Welliever told dispatchers he was going on foot patrol. Within minutes, he allegedly reported that shots had been fired.
A second deputy arrived at the scene as Welliever was giving CPR to 46-year-old Jerry Richardson. Richardson, who was black, was shot five times.
During a news conference on Monday, Sheriff William Snyder said the deputy has spoken to the state attorney's office and remains on administrative leave.
The case will be presented to a grand jury to determine whether Welliever will face criminal charges.
Welliever's race wasn't immediately available.