By Associated Press - Friday, November 29, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Florida police shot a man after they say he pointed a gun at them.

Tampa Police say officers were called Thursday after a man was spotted with a gun in the area. Officers found him in a backyard shed and ordered him to show his hands.

Police say he turned toward them and pointed a gun at them. Officers fired at the unidentified man, hitting him multiple times.



He is listed in critical condition at the hospital.

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