Sheriff Bill Prummell said Schwartz pointed a gun in the direction of the responding deputies, who then shot and killed Schwartz.

Court documents say Michael Schwartz had a history of mental illness. He was previously on probation and part of it was to continue ongoing mental health treatment and medication.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Charlotte County releases information about a deputy involved shooting out of Punta Gorda Thursday.

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