LARGO, Fla. — The owner of Stout’s Auto Service and the shooter have died following a shooting at the auto shop in Largo on Wednesday morning, according to the Largo Police Department on Thursday.

The incident happened at 1801 South Belcher Rd. at around 11:26 a.m. The shooting prompted a massive police presence in the area, with a portion of the major road being closed for safety until it reopened later in the day.

On Wednesday, the two men who were shot were sent to the hospital. Both of them later died, officials said on Thursday.

Jodie Stout, 52, is the owner of Stout’s Auto Service and was allegedly shot by 78-year-old Eugene Frank Becker, according to Largo Police officials in an updated press release.

According to police, Becker came into the auto business and asked for the owner. Once Stout confirmed that he was the owner, the shooting happened, authorities stated.

“Upon confirming that he was speaking with the owner, Becker produced a firearm and discharged the firearm in Stout's direction. Stout retrieved his own firearm and returned fire in Becker's direction. The two exchanged multiple rounds of gunfire, during which time both Becker and Stout suffered life-threatening injuries,” police stated.

Two firearms were found at the scene, according to authorities.

“We talked to some of the employees that came out, some of the witnesses that were in the area, based on how they identified the aggressor in this incident and being familiar with the two persons that were shot, we’re confident that that was of the shooters," said Largo Police Chief Mike Loux on Wednesday.

Officials said there is no concern for the area anymore, and the investigation is ongoing.