WILDWOOD — Sumter County deputies arrested a man Sunday accused of using an online sale as a lure in an attempt to rob two Hernando deputies at gunpoint.

Terrance Terrell Jones Jr., 19, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and assault, one count of possession of a firearm by a felon and violation of probation after he reportedly pulled a gun on off-duty deputies who arrived at a Wildwood home to a promise of jet skis for sale, according to a Sumter County arrest affidavit.

When they arrived, Jones allegedly met them instead of the man in the ad, pulled out a gun and reportedly refused to drop it when they revealed themselves as deputies and drew their own weapons. Jones allegedly shot first and a brief firefight ensued before Jones, wounded in the leg, fled.

He was caught not long after by Sumter deputies.

According to the affidavit, the homeowner said he’d never advertised his jet skis for sale and didn’t recognize the seller photo.

Jones has two felony convictions on record for aggravated assault and armed robbery, for which he was on probation at the time. He was booked into the Sumter County Jail and held without bail.

One other suspect, not detailed in the affidavit, was seen running from the scene according to a bulletin from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. He was still at-large as of Monday.

Those with information about this case can reach the Sheriff’s Office at its non-emergency number, 352-569-1600.

In its Monday bulletin, the Sheriff’s Office also issued a warning that the incident was only the latest online sale to be used as a robbery lure. Others happened April 13 and June 25.

The agency recommends people take extra precaution when dealing with online sellers. It's best to conduct sales in public places and even request officers or deputies to accompany them to the transaction.