A Hollywood police officer shot and killed a suspect who attacked them Thursday morning, authorities said.
Hollywood Police officials said they received a call about a neighbor dispute at the intersection of North 66th Avenue and Eaton Street shortly after 9:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, the responding officer met with the caller, but a short while later, a physical altercation ensued between the officer and a suspect, said Deanna Bettineschi, a spokeswoman with the Hollywood Police Department.
Officials said during the struggle, the officer deployed their Taser, which didn't stop the suspect. The officer then opened fire with a gun, hitting the suspect.
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The suspect was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead. Their identity wasn't released.
Bettineschi added that the officer was being treated for their injuries at the hospital and was expected to recover.
The officer’s identity, age and gender, however, have not been released.
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The Florida Department of Law enforcement has taken the lead on the investigation, which is standard practice in police shootings.
No other details were immediately released.
This is a developing story. Check back with NBC6 for updates.
