Man shoots, kills Florida motel worker, tries to shoot another but gun jams, police say
A Titusville, Florida motel employee was shot and killed by a guest staying in a room, who later turned the gun on himself when confronted by officers, police said.
A Florida motel employee was shot and killed by a guest who later turned the gun on himself when confronted by officers, police said.
Officers responded to a shooting at the Siesta Motel in Titusville around 11 a.m. Wednesday, FOX 35 Orlando reports. When they arrived, they found a man who was shot sitting in a courtyard with another employee. Officers say that man died a short time later. The suspect allegedly attempted to shoot the other employee when his gun jammed, and she was able to run away.
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The suspect took off in his car. When officers spotted him and attempted to detain him, "he raised his handgun and fired," the police department said in a news release. A Titusville police officer shot his gun as well. Witnesses said the suspect shot himself in the head during the incident, police said.
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Police last reported the suspect in critical condition, and he is facing numerous charges. No officers were injured during the incident.
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