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Tampa officer who was shot at TPD district building released from hospital
A Tampa Police Department officer who was shot in the leg while on duty was released from the hospital late Thursday evening.
Tampa Master Police Officer Jordan Laupert Released from Hospital After On-Duty Shooting
Tampa Officer Jordan Laupert was released from the hospital after being shot on duty and is recovering at home, thankful for the support received. An investigation of the incident is ongoing.
Tampa police officer heads home after being shot near Busch Gardens
A Tampa police officer who was shot earlier this week at a district office near Busch Gardens is recovering at home after being released from the hospital Thursday night.
'He’s in good spirits': Tampa police officer shot near Busch Gardens recovering from surgery
TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa police officer was shot Wednesday morning behind a Tampa Police Department building near Busch Gardens. The suspected shooter has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. It happened shortly before 8:15 a.m. at the Tampa Police Department building on North 30th Street at E Annie Street.
Tampa officer shot at district office; suspect found dead with self-inflicted wound
TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — A Tampa police officer was shot near Busch Gardens on Wednesday morning, leaving the officer hospitalized and the suspect dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said that they are currently responding to an active situation on the 9300 block of N 30th St. near Busch Gardens.
Tampa police officer hospitalized in shooting at TPD district building
A large police presence was reported near Busch Gardens and a Tampa Police Department building on Wednesday morning.
Bodycam video: Suspect says 'thank you' before Tampa police officer was shot in leg
In newly released body cam footage, the suspect can be heard saying "thank you" before allegedly shooting the Tampa police officer in the leg
Fla. Police Officer Wounded in Leg in Shooting Outside District Office
A Tampa police officer was rushed to the hospital in stable condition after being wounded in a shooting that happened near the entrance of the Busch Gardens amusement park.
Tampa police officer shot by suspect outside district office
Video shows a Tampa police officer get shot near Busch Gardens at the department’s North Tampa district office on Wednesday morning, according to TPD.
Tampa Police Department gives update on injured officer, dead suspect in shooting near Busch Gardens
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Tampa Bay area officers tackle mental health crisis among law enforcement peers

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Tampa police reevaluating use of controversial Sig Sauer P320 Pistol amid safety concerns

A recent FBI Ballistic Research Facility study found the P320 discharged nine times without a trigger pull and caused light ...