ST CLOUD, Fla. — A suspect with 17 prior felony arrests was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud early this morning, according to Police Chief Douglas Goerke.
Officers responded to an alarm at Starling Chevrolet about multiple people loitering.
Upon arrival, they discovered a suspect in a vehicle they believed was not his, prompting him to flee the scene.
The suspect led officers on a chase through a nearby Wawa parking lot before being found hiding in bushes.
During the encounter, the suspect produced a firearm, leading officers to fire their weapons.
Two officers were involved in the shooting and have been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted.
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