Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in the area of The Mall at Wellington Green.
The shooting happened at 5:45 p.m.
According to authorities, the suspect shot at deputies and struck a K-9 officer. The K-9 was taken to a veterinarian emergency center and later died.
The suspect was shot by deputies and is currently at a local hospital.
"This continues to be a very active incident," said Captain Albert Borroto with the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
The mall is on lockdown at this time.
We have a crew on the way to the scene and will update this developing story as more information becomes available.
