TAMPA, Fla. – A pedestrian was killed, three other people were injured and multiple Tampa police officers suffered non-life threatening injuries late Sunday after a series of events led to a pursuit on I-275 and the suspect being killed. 

The resulting incident had closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 275 at the Howard Avenue/Armenia Avenue exit.

The lanes were slowly reopened to traffic just before 6 a.m., Monday.

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw called the incident "a violent night," saying the driver of a white Honda was intentionally striking pedestrians as it drove around parts of South Tampa around 8:30 p.m., Sunday. 

“Our thoughts are with the families of all those impacted by this tragic series of events,” said Bercaw. “This individual, who already had a violent history, replayed a blatant disregard for human life, resulting in this devastating outcome.” 

The series of events started at the Dollar General store on South Dale Mabry Highway at Interbay Boulevard around 8:30 p.m., Sunday. Police say a 47-year-old male, used his Honda to intentionally block the vehicle of the victim. After a verbal argument, the suspect moved his vehicle, and the victim left.

The suspect then followed the victim to a friend's residence near West Meadow Street and South MacDill Avenue. The suspect struck the victim with his car. The victim's friend fired a gun to stop the suspect. The suspect then fled northbound. The victim suffered minor injuries from being struck by the car. He was treated at the scene by Tampa Fire Rescue.

Then, driving northbound on MacDill Avenue near Interbay Boulevard, the suspect suddenly veered towards a male pedestrian, striking and seriously injuring him. The victim was taken to the hospital with head injuries. He is listed in critical but stable condition.  

Minutes later, a caller reported the suspect intentionally hit an adult male pedestrian in the 5800 block of Interbay Boulevard. That man died as a result of his injuries.

At 10:16 p.m., a report came in from West Shore Boulevard and Lemon Street that the suspect had intentionally struck an adult male as he was crossing the street. The male who was hit was taken to the hospital to be evaluated. Thankfully, he was alert and conscious at the scene.

Officers attempted to apprehend the suspect following a vehicle pursuit where the suspect entered Interstate 275, going northbound. 

Officers performed a pit maneuver, and when the suspect exited his car the officers reported they saw him reach for something. Officers fired shots. Three Tampa Police Officers were injured. They were all taken to the hospital to be treated for what are non-life threatening injuries.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will lead the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, which is standard procedure for the Tampa Police Department.

The officers who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative leave, which is also standard procedure for any officer-involved shooting.

Names of those involved are not being released to allow time for families to be notified.