1 person dead following officer-involved shooting in Titusville, officials say
The Brief
The Titusville Police Department said one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting Friday night.
Officials said the Titusville officers involved in the shooting were not injured.
Reports show the suspect, 26-year-old Tri-Marea Rayquan Charles, was transported to the hospital for a gunshot injury and was later pronounced dead.
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - The Titusville Police Department said one person is dead following an officer-involved shooting Friday night.
What we know
According to officials, officers arrived on the scene at approximately 9:15 p.m. Feb. 7 in the area of Robbins Avenue in Titusville.
"Officers responded to the area shortly after 9:00 p.m. in reference to a suspicious incident investigation," said a Titusville police spokesperson. "Officers encountered an individual armed with a handgun, and shots were fired."
Officials identified the shooter on Saturday afternoon as 26-year-old Tri-Marea Rayquan Charles.
Reports state Charles was taken to the hospital for a gunshot injury and was later pronounced dead.
The Titusville officers involved in the shooting were not injured.
What's next
Officials said the Florida Department of Law Enforcement responded to the scene and is conducting an investigation into the shooting.
Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene to process the forensics and evidence portion of the investigation.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will release more information at the conclusion of the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back soon for more updates.
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This story was written based on information shared by the Titusville Police Department's Public Information Officer.
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