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The Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office requested OSBI investigate a deadly shooting by one of its deputies this evening. Just before 7pm, a 911 call was made from 13909 Fishmarket Road about a man who was attacking family members inside the home. About a quarter mile from the home, a deputy saw a man walking down the road matching the description of the suspect. The man was carrying a baseball bat. The deputy made contact with the man. During that contact, the man reportedly began swinging the bat. The deputy fired his weapon. The man was transported to a Shawnee hospital where he died. His name will be released at a later time. Several OSBI agents are gathering information and documenting the scene. Agents will provide the district attorney a detailed report of the incident. The district attorney will determine whether the shooting was justified.