FBI agent killed and others injured serving arrest warrant in Florida
FBI agent is ‘killed and four others shot’ while serving arrest warrant as part of a child porn investigation at a Florida home
- At least one FBI agent has reportedly been killed and several others injured while serving an arrest warrant at a home in Sunrise, Florida this morning
- Five agents in total were shot, including two that were ‘gravely wounded’
- The FBI has not yet confirmed if any agents were killed in the shooting
- Authorities say the man who was being served the warrant had barricaded himself inside the home before allegedly firing at agents
- The man, who was suspected of possession child pornography, reportedly killed himself inside his home
At least one FBI agent has reportedly been killed and several others injured while serving an arrest warrant this morning at a home in Florida related to a child porn investigation.
Police swarmed the Sunrise neighborhood just outside Fort Lauderdale after 6am following reports of the shooting involving FBI agents.
A law enforcement source told the Miami Herald that one agent had been killed.
Five agents in total were shot, including two that were ‘gravely wounded’, the source said.
The FBI has not yet confirmed if any agents were killed in the shooting.
Authorities say the suspected gunman who was being served the warrant had barricaded himself inside the home. The man, who was suspected of possession child pornography, reportedly killed himself inside his home.
Police swarmed the Sunrise neighborhood just outside Fort Lauderdale after 6am following reports of the shooting involving FBI agents
At least one FBI agent has been killed and several others injured while serving an arrest warrant this morning at a home in Sunrise, Florida that was related to a child porn investigation
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the SWAT team, are still gathered at the scene of the shooting.
Another large contingent of officers are gathered outside the Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale where shooting victims were taken.
It is not clear what condition the injured agents are currently in.
The Sunrise Police Department tweeted about the heavy police presence, noting that several roads were closed in the area.
They declared the scene safe just after 9am but told nearby residents that they were required to remain in their homes.
A law enforcement source told the Miami Herald that one agent had been killed. Five agents in total were shot, including two that were ‘gravely wounded’, the source said
Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the SWAT team, are still gathered at the scene of the shooting
The Sunrise Police Department tweeted about the heavy police presence, noting that several roads were closed in the area
