Florida Blue Alert Canceled After Man Shoots Deputy

A Florida Blue Alert was issued late Tuesday night for a man last seen in Taylor County in Florida’s Panhandle.

Around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, the alert was canceled. FDLE did not provide any additional details.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued the alert after officials said a Taylor County sheriff’s deputy was shot.

It’s not clear what led up to the shooting, but reports say it was a routine traffic stop.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement said it’s looking for Gregory Miedema, 33, last seen in Perry, Florida.

FDLE said he may be traveling in a gold 2000 Chrysler Sebring with FL tag number Y78TKU. The vehicle has a dark-colored convertible top.

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A Florida Blue Alert has been issued for Georgy Ryan Miedema, last seen in Perry, Florida. If located, DO NOT APPROACH. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this person, please contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 850-584-2429 or 911. pic.twitter.com/PIu0n78JwY

— FDLE (@fdlepio) February 23, 2022

A Blue Alert is issued when a law enforcement officer has been seriously hurt and the public’s help is sought.

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