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Police investigate officer-involved shooting in Haines City

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HAINES CITY, Fla. — An officer-involved shooting investigation is underway in Haines City on Friday evening, police said.

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11 p.m. Update:

According to police, the shooting happened early Friday evening along U.S. Hwy 27 near Davenport.

Haines City Police Chief Greg Goreck said the incident started as a stolen vehicle.

Officers attempted to make a traffic stop around 7 p.m., when the suspect ran from officers/

Police said the pursuit reached speeds of 100 miles per hour and the suspect hit at least two vehicles.

Eventually a Haines City police officer shot at the suspect after he pulled a gun.

A second suspect was taken into custody police added.

Original Story

The Haines City Police Department is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened on U.S. Hwy 27 near Interstate 4.

Police said the scene remains active, and we are working to gather all the details surrounding the incident.

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Chief Greg Goreck wants to reassure the community that all officers involved are safe, and the suspects have been taken into custody.

According to a news release, police will release more information later this evening.

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