US EditionTampa police officer wounded in shooting near Busch Gardens
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 30 – Master Police Officer Jordan Laupert was shot in the leg during a seemingly calm encounter and is now stable after surgery, while the 21-year-old suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Officer Jordan Laupert was shot in the leg early Wednesday near Busch Gardens on North 30th Street in Tampa and taken to a hospital for surgery.
- The incident began after a casual conversation ended and the suspect shot Officer Laupert before fleeing the scene and later found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
- The shooting occurred on the western side of Busch Gardens property near the Annie Street entrance, which was blocked off with crime scene tape, while the park remained open to guests.
- Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw confirmed the officer is stable following successful surgery, stated the scene is secure, and said there is no threat to the public.
- Authorities continue working to identify the suspect, and the officer, a 40-year-old with 10 years on the force, is in stable condition and doing well after the incident.
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