Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
Police: Man killed in shootout with officers in traffic stop
TAMPA, Fla. – Police officers in Florida fatally shot a man who fired at them during a late night traffic stop, authorities said.
Officers stopped a white Chevrolet Impala in a Tampa neighbourhood around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, news outlets reported.
The driver, later identified as 26-year-old Jonas Joseph, got out of the vehicle and began shooting at officers, police said. The officers returned fire, killing the man, according to police.
Police said the vehicle had been involved in a shooting in another neighbourhood on April 24.
None of the officers were injured.
Joseph was black. Police didn’t immediately say what races the five officers involved in the shooting are.
News from © iNFOnews.ca, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
