TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police say an investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting is underway.
It happened just after 10 p.m. Sunday in the 3700 block of Temple Street.
Police say officers responded to a fight. One person involved was armed, police say.
Shortly after officers arrived, they saw the armed person and a chase ensued, the department said.
Police say seconds after the chase began, the officer reported shots fire. The armed person was hit, police say. Officers then began CPR, the agency said.
The person shot was taken to the hospital where they later died, Police Chief Brian Dugan said during a news conference.
The officer involved was not hurt, Dugan said. He says FDLE will be taking over the shooting investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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