Police officer shot, killed in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Police officer shot, killed in Tarpon SpringsWTSP 10 News

Pinellas County, Florida — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and the Tarpon Springs Police Department are investigating the shooting of a police officer that took place early Sunday morning.

The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. on December 21, at Glen’s Eureka Apartments on Grand Boulevard in Tarpon Springs. Police were originally called out for a noise ordinance complaint as the suspect was banging on residential doors. When police arrived the suspect shot one of the officers and then attempted to flee in a vehicle.  

Police caught up with the suspect and he is now in custody.

A news conference will be held this morning to provide further details regarding the incident.

This comes just a day after two officers were killed in an ambush-style shooting in New York City.

http://www.wtsp.com/story/news/local/2014/12/21/police-shooting-fatal-pinellas/20722929/

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