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LATEST: Public Safety Department seeking body cams and tasers for sheriffs after a deadly shooting at the State Capitol

The Deputy Sheriff who fatally shot a man at the State Capitol Monday night is now on administrative leave. Public Safety officials say the 28-year-old man who was shot was holding an open container of alcohol when he was approached by the deputy sheriff around 8:20 p.m. Monday. According to the Public Safety Department the deputy asked the man multiple times to dispose of his beverage and leave, but he refused and they claim he then assaulted the deputy, wrapping his...