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Daniel Scott Burch

Gender : Male

Age : 50

Race : White

Date : 09/25/2025

Location : Saxony Circle, Deep Creek (Links Edge Condominiums)

City : Deep Creek / Punta Gorda

County : Charlotte

State : Florida

Agency : Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by deputy after scuffle

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On or about 09/24/2025, deputies responded to a report of battery at Links Edge Condominiums on Saxony Circle, Deep Creek. While deputies were speaking with the alleged victim, 50-year-old Daniel Burch reportedly approached and a verbal altercation escalated. A scuffle ensued, and at least one deputy discharged at least three shots. Burch was hit at least twice and transported by air to a hospital. Overnight, his condition declined and he died on the morning of 09/25/2025. The deputy involved was taken to hospital for heart issues (not from gunfire) and was later released. The Sheriff’s Office has placed the deputy on administrative leave, and the incident is under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/suspect-charlotte-county-dies-deep-creek/68060588
https://www.fox4now.com/port-charlotte/man-shot-by-charlotte-county-deputy-remains-hospitalized-deputy-released
https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/law-enforcement-deep-creek-charlotte-county/68023873