Suspect seen with gun near ZooTampa taken into custody following standoff
TAMPA, Fla. - A SWAT situation that closed a portion of Sligh Avenue on Tuesday afternoon has been resolved, and an armed suspect is in custody.
According to the Tampa Police Department, around 2 p.m. officers were sent to the 900 block of W. Sligh Ave for a report of someone with a firearm.
Police say the suspect ran away, but was believed to possibly be in the area.
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West Sligh Avenue between N. Boulevard and N. Willow Ave. was shut down but has since reopened.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call Tampa PD at 813-231-6130 or share a tip via TIP411, which is accessible through the TampaPD app.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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