MADRID, 6 Ago. (EUROPA PRESS) –
A suspect who allegedly shot two police officers in the US state of Florida after being stopped has been shot and is dead, according to agents.
Orlando Police Department officers stopped a car around 11:00 p.m. (local time) this Friday because it was under arrest in connection with a homicide in Miami, Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said in a statement. a press conference that has been picked up by the television channel NBC News.
The suspect then opened fire on the two officers — who although wounded are expected to recover — stole another vehicle and fled, leading to a chase to a Holiday Inn hotel.
Police had to evacuate the place, as the suspect barricaded himself in a room and at around 8:58 a.m. (local time) on Saturday began shooting several times at the SWAT special forces officers, who returned fire and killed them. his life.
The now deceased had an “extensive violent criminal history”, as explained by Smith, who has pointed out that he acted alone, so no other suspect is being sought.
“It is a tragedy for our department every time officers are shot, these officers are here every day protecting our community,” Smith denounced, adding that “they put their lives in danger every day to keep us safe.” except and for a piece of shit to do this to them because they don’t want to go back to jail is ridiculous, and we’re not going to put up with it.”
