The Volusia County Sheriff's Office just revealed new details Monday about the man, they say was shot after he charged at a deputy with knives during an "erratic mental health episode."
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood also showed body camera video of the moments before the gunfire and said deputies tried to negotiate with the suspect.
WARNING: This body camera video contains graphic content
Deputies said Michael Collmar is recovering at a hospital after the shooting at his parent's home.
Original report: Man armed with 2 knives injured after deputy-involved shooting, sheriff's office says
It happened on Lakeshore Drive, off Tomoka Farms Road, in New Smyrna Beach on Sunday.
Channel 9 has a crew looking over the body camera video released by the sheriff's office and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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