Man opens fire on Clearwater police substation before surrendering: CPD
Man charged with shooting at police substation
FOX 13's Kailey Tracy shares the situation that unfolded on Monday morning as a man was taken into custody after a shooting at a police substation in Clearwater Beach.
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A man is in custody after firing several shots at a police substation in Clearwater early on Monday morning, according to the Clearwater Police Department.
Police say 25-year-old Gamaliel Reyes drove to the Clearwater Beach substation and fired shots at the building and a police vehicle.
No injuries were reported and after the shooting, investigators say that Reyes called 911 and admitted to the shooting.
Once the suspect was taken into custody, he did not reveal any more information to detectives.
Clearwater Police Chief Eric Gandy said that this incident could’ve ended very differently.
What they're saying:
"We have had it happen before. This one was different. It was definitely targeted and purposeful and accurate," said Gandy. "Had that officer been sitting in that car, we are having a different conversation today."
Police have recovered the handgun used in the incident.
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What's next:
An investigation is ongoing and police say they are currently talking to the suspect’s family members to figure out a motive.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Clearwater Police Department.
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