Police are investigating a police involved shooting

The preliminary facts are that shortly after 7:00 p.m., police received information that two suspects were in possession of firearms. Two units that were patrolling in the community of Coconut Grove were dispatched to Third Street.

When the officers engaged the suspects they ran. One of the suspects made his way through a yard onto Fourth Street. Officers who were on Fourth Street, observed the suspect running towards the street brandishing a firearm. When alerted by the officers, he pointed the weapon in their direction.

The officers produced their service weapons and discharged them at the suspect, hitting him several times. The suspect dropped the firearm, the officers then secured the weapon and arrested him. He was then transported to the hospital by Emergency Medical Services, his condition is not known at this time. The second suspect was also arrested and taken into custody. Investigations into this matter continues.

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Police are appealing to members of the public, who may have information that can assist with our investigations into these incidents and other criminal matters, to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 502-9991/2, Crime stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477) or the nearest police station

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