
Man shot by officer during well-being check in Titusville, police say
By Katherine Langford
WFTV Orlando Local
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A Titusville man was shot and hospitalized after confronting officers with a long gun during a well-being check, police say.Officers responded around 11 p.m. Oct. 13 to a home in the 1100 block of Cheney Highway — also known as State Road 50According to a news release, the Titusville Police Department reports that Timmy Eady, 42, of Titusville, was making concerning statements at the location. When officers arrived and attempted to make contact at the front door, Eady answered while armed with a long gun. One officer discharged a single round, striking Eady in the shoulder area.Following the shooting, Eady barricaded himself inside the home. Officers reestablished communication with Eady, who ultimately surrendered peacefully without further incident. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts on scene, police said. Eady was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapo