MMA fighter shot and killed during Florida home invasion in apparent ‘Stand your Ground’ case

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Langston Sykes, a mixed martial arts fighter, was shot and killed in Florida late Tuesday night after allegedly taking part in a home invasion, police said in a statement. 

Lake City Police received a 911 call just after 11 p.m. with regard to an individual being shot after a reported break-in at a residence in Lake City, around 45 miles north of Gainesville. 

Langston Sykes, who was killed in a home invasion in Florida, in action.  (Middle Ground with Mathew)

Once on the scene, officers found 31-year-old Sykes "unresponsive." 

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"Officers administered first aid until EMS arrived, but the individual succumbed to his injuries," the statement read. 

According to law enforcement, Sykes allegedly "attempted to break into the home and was successful." There were several children and adults in the home at the time. Police said that when Sykes "rushed" towards the individuals in the home, one of the adults "fired multiple shots" at him, fatally injuring him. 

Police later identified Sykes, adding that one of the adults in the home had an active injunction against him. They noted that the early investigation seemed to point to a case of "self-defense." 

"Findings from the investigation suggest the case may qualify under Florida's Stand Your Ground law," police said, adding that the investigation remains ongoing. 

Langston Sykes, who died in a home invasion attempt, has his arm raised for winning a fight.  (Middle Ground with Mathew)

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