Man Dies From Self-Inflicted Gunshot During ECSO Response

A man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during an encounter with law enforcement early Tuesday morning in Escambia County. Deputies from the Escambia County Sheriff's Office responded to a call at approximately 12:14 a.m., according to the agency. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway. The Sheriff's Office has not yet released additional details about the location, the nature of the initial call, or the man's identity.