A homicide suspect was killed by Fort Lauderdale police in a confrontation Tuesday morning, officials confirmed.
The incident occurred when officers saw a suspect wanted in a Port St. Lucie homicide driving a pickup truck in Fort Lauderdale.
There was a short chase before the man pulled over and confronted police, authorities said.
Several officers opened fire on the suspect, Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Patrick Lynn said.
“Our officers took whatever action they felt was necessary to defend themselves,” Lyn told several reporters.
The suspect was taken to Broward General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His identity has not been revealed. Lynn did not say if the suspect was armed.
This is an incident that is being investigated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).