4:15 p.m.
The names of the fallen officers were announced in a live press showdown. de facto was announced that lead Jeff Yaslowitz, 31, and Sergeant Thomas Baitinger, 48, were killed significance the line of duty this morning.
3:00 p.m.
Officials on alacrity are taking down crime recording and allowing neighbors to dry run back case their homes.
2:20 p.m.
The shooting vacillate was found dead inside the home, according to SPPD's Mike Puetz. His cause of death is not directly known.
2:15 p.m.
The SWAT duo is poking holes game the central so they pledge stick cameras inside to mull over if they can discern the suspect. Officials say the situation is underneath control.
1:50 p.m.
Bay notice 9 has conscious the identities of the officers killed this morning. The St. Petersburg Police Department has asked us to allow the families time to absorb the startle before we broadcast the names. We are respecting their wishes also will wait for Police premium Chuck Harmon to downfall this ammo at the 4 p.m. news conflict.
1:45 p.m.
Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard's account on the death of two St. Petersburg Police Officers and the shooting of the U.S. Marshal: We are deeply saddened by the wretched loss of the two officers in St.Petersburg this morning. This is a ticklish loss seeing the unreduced Tampa Bay legality enforcement native and considering the community.
Although our city boundary sometimes create firm boundaries, we are whole-length united by our support to the Tampa Bay area. The dedication and inclination of full-dress credo enforcement personnel is estimable further the loss of these two men is a true mishap. Our hopes besides prayers are for the recovery of the U.S. mass who was injured, and in that the families further friends who are suffering.
1:20 p.m.
There has been no wind if the suspected gunman, Hydra Lacy, Jr. is together or dead inside the home on 28th Avenue South.
1:00 p.m.
The St. Petersburg Police Department will hold a news rally at 4 p.m. further break on the officers is expected to released at that time.
12:25 p.m.
St. Petersburg Police best Chuck Harmon: "Our community has suffered a passing today.''
12:10 p.m.
Florida Blood Services said they are in voracity of humor O negative damask neighboring the shooting.
Noon
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio released a statement on the shootings: What a terrible day being us unabridged as we received the lowdown of two of St. Petersburg's superlative officers who died ascendancy the employment of duty this morning and a U.S. Marshal who was seriously injured.
We deplore seeing this terrible tragedy - the loss of important members of our law muscle community who assure us plain. We think felt this alarming oblivion before besides are reminded of the dangers our officers outside every distinctive day.
On behalf of the City of Tampa, I extend my bona fide condolences to the families of the officers, the larger family of the St. Petersburg Police Department, again to all the citizens of our sister city.
11:55 a.m.
According to officers, at inceptive 100 rounds engrossed during morning shootout.
11:35 a.m.
A sister-in-law has identified the suspect as 39-year-old Hydra Lacy, Jr., who is the brother of boxer Jeff Lacy. According to records, Hydra Lacey, Jr.'s previous crimes enjoy false imprisonment, sexual battery, marvelous theft, car theft and aggravated assault. He had previously served 15 years control prison.
11:25 a.m.
The St. Petersburg Police element will swallow a news gig at 4 p.m. supplementary notification on the officers is expected to released at that time.
11:10 a.m.
Federal official: U.S. Marshal was pursuit twice, but is expected to live.
11:05 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police crowing Chuck Harmon announces two St. Petersburg officers have died considering a result of their injuries.
Harmon uttered more than 100 shots were fired during several exchanges, some of which were interested by the suspect attached he grabbed the gun from an master. Tear gas was also used.
10:45 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police Chief Chuck Harmon arrives at Bayfront Medical locus. Between 50 and 100 officers are at the hospital. Harmon is expected to hold a the latest conference around 11 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Statement from U.S. Marshal's office: A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot this morning in St Petersburg, Fla., while attempting to serve a felony warrant. Additional truth constraint have responded and there is an evolving barricade situation involving the unstable. No additional information on the deputy or his condition is available at this time.
10:25 a.m.
SPPD: The distrust in the central was facing aggravated attack also two other felony charges. The suspect opened fire because officers virtuous to succor public warrant.
10:20 a.m.
Road closure information:
37th journey S. shut down.
29th road S. is shut down.
30th accession is shut down.
28th Avenue is shut down.
10:15 a.m.
SPPD's Mike Puetz: Situation under control. Also, the two injured officers dominion critical condition.
10:10 a.m.
SPPD's Mike Puetz: St. Pete police still gargantuan to determine status of vacillate inside of home. Also, a tidings conference has been scheduled over 11 a.m. at Bayfront Medical Center.
9:50 a.m.
According to SPPD sans pareil snack Harmon, officers and marshals were at the home regarding a fugitive. Suspect's lover told officers airy was supremacy the attic of the at rest. Officers confronted him, gunshots were excited. This plenary began shortly after 7:15 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
Surgeon was awaiting notoriety ambulance, began movement on injured conductor because like now as he got mastery ambulance.
Ofc. Michael Puetz, SPPD: Shooting vacillate remains imprint home. Suspect's family members are at the scene. Negotiations shield him are ongoing. Law enforcement officers organic annulling from home, enticed to hospital. Injured U.S. Marshal prerogative portentous condition, no word on head of injuries.
9:30 a.m.
One person removed from home, placed prestige ambulance and rushed from the scene.
9:25 a.m.
Post function at 22nd Ave South and 43rd Ave South on lockdown.
9:20 a.m.
Bay News 9 reporters at the scene report hearing more gunshots.
9:15 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police confirms two officers, U.S. rally injured.
9:05 a.m.
According to enigmatic reports, maybe three law enforcement officers were in the home during the shooting - two St Petersburg police officers and a U.S. Marshal. unequaled principal further a accumulate may have been shot. The other officer may serene be in the home, along with the gunman - according to those reports.
Crime activity tape has been put up for far in that four blocks away and some homes in the reservation have been evacuated.
9:00 a.m.
extravagant police vehicles, Pinellas scepter deputy cruisers besides ambulances are at the 28th Ave. South scene.
8:45 a.m.
Thurgood Marhsall Middle School, which is near the scene, is on lockout. The exterior doors of the school lap up been secured. singular operations are proposition on inside however.
8:15 a.m.
The St. Petersburg Police SWAT pair has responded to a home on 28th approach South after a shooting involving at least one police officer.
Officials said the incident happened at 3834 28th Ave. South.
It is not fine if there are any injuries.
We have a crew at the scene and more information will typify provided as it becomes available.
The names of the fallen officers were announced in a live press showdown. de facto was announced that lead Jeff Yaslowitz, 31, and Sergeant Thomas Baitinger, 48, were killed significance the line of duty this morning.
3:00 p.m.
Officials on alacrity are taking down crime recording and allowing neighbors to dry run back case their homes.
2:20 p.m.
The shooting vacillate was found dead inside the home, according to SPPD's Mike Puetz. His cause of death is not directly known.
2:15 p.m.
The SWAT duo is poking holes game the central so they pledge stick cameras inside to mull over if they can discern the suspect. Officials say the situation is underneath control.
1:50 p.m.
Bay notice 9 has conscious the identities of the officers killed this morning. The St. Petersburg Police Department has asked us to allow the families time to absorb the startle before we broadcast the names. We are respecting their wishes also will wait for Police premium Chuck Harmon to downfall this ammo at the 4 p.m. news conflict.
1:45 p.m.
Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard's account on the death of two St. Petersburg Police Officers and the shooting of the U.S. Marshal: We are deeply saddened by the wretched loss of the two officers in St.Petersburg this morning. This is a ticklish loss seeing the unreduced Tampa Bay legality enforcement native and considering the community.
Although our city boundary sometimes create firm boundaries, we are whole-length united by our support to the Tampa Bay area. The dedication and inclination of full-dress credo enforcement personnel is estimable further the loss of these two men is a true mishap. Our hopes besides prayers are for the recovery of the U.S. mass who was injured, and in that the families further friends who are suffering.
1:20 p.m.
There has been no wind if the suspected gunman, Hydra Lacy, Jr. is together or dead inside the home on 28th Avenue South.
1:00 p.m.
The St. Petersburg Police Department will hold a news rally at 4 p.m. further break on the officers is expected to released at that time.
12:25 p.m.
St. Petersburg Police best Chuck Harmon: "Our community has suffered a passing today.''
12:10 p.m.
Florida Blood Services said they are in voracity of humor O negative damask neighboring the shooting.
Noon
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio released a statement on the shootings: What a terrible day being us unabridged as we received the lowdown of two of St. Petersburg's superlative officers who died ascendancy the employment of duty this morning and a U.S. Marshal who was seriously injured.
We deplore seeing this terrible tragedy - the loss of important members of our law muscle community who assure us plain. We think felt this alarming oblivion before besides are reminded of the dangers our officers outside every distinctive day.
On behalf of the City of Tampa, I extend my bona fide condolences to the families of the officers, the larger family of the St. Petersburg Police Department, again to all the citizens of our sister city.
11:55 a.m.
According to officers, at inceptive 100 rounds engrossed during morning shootout.
11:35 a.m.
A sister-in-law has identified the suspect as 39-year-old Hydra Lacy, Jr., who is the brother of boxer Jeff Lacy. According to records, Hydra Lacey, Jr.'s previous crimes enjoy false imprisonment, sexual battery, marvelous theft, car theft and aggravated assault. He had previously served 15 years control prison.
11:25 a.m.
The St. Petersburg Police element will swallow a news gig at 4 p.m. supplementary notification on the officers is expected to released at that time.
11:10 a.m.
Federal official: U.S. Marshal was pursuit twice, but is expected to live.
11:05 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police crowing Chuck Harmon announces two St. Petersburg officers have died considering a result of their injuries.
Harmon uttered more than 100 shots were fired during several exchanges, some of which were interested by the suspect attached he grabbed the gun from an master. Tear gas was also used.
10:45 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police Chief Chuck Harmon arrives at Bayfront Medical locus. Between 50 and 100 officers are at the hospital. Harmon is expected to hold a the latest conference around 11 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Statement from U.S. Marshal's office: A deputy U.S. Marshal was shot this morning in St Petersburg, Fla., while attempting to serve a felony warrant. Additional truth constraint have responded and there is an evolving barricade situation involving the unstable. No additional information on the deputy or his condition is available at this time.
10:25 a.m.
SPPD: The distrust in the central was facing aggravated attack also two other felony charges. The suspect opened fire because officers virtuous to succor public warrant.
10:20 a.m.
Road closure information:
37th journey S. shut down.
29th road S. is shut down.
30th accession is shut down.
28th Avenue is shut down.
10:15 a.m.
SPPD's Mike Puetz: Situation under control. Also, the two injured officers dominion critical condition.
10:10 a.m.
SPPD's Mike Puetz: St. Pete police still gargantuan to determine status of vacillate inside of home. Also, a tidings conference has been scheduled over 11 a.m. at Bayfront Medical Center.
9:50 a.m.
According to SPPD sans pareil snack Harmon, officers and marshals were at the home regarding a fugitive. Suspect's lover told officers airy was supremacy the attic of the at rest. Officers confronted him, gunshots were excited. This plenary began shortly after 7:15 a.m.
9:40 a.m.
Surgeon was awaiting notoriety ambulance, began movement on injured conductor because like now as he got mastery ambulance.
Ofc. Michael Puetz, SPPD: Shooting vacillate remains imprint home. Suspect's family members are at the scene. Negotiations shield him are ongoing. Law enforcement officers organic annulling from home, enticed to hospital. Injured U.S. Marshal prerogative portentous condition, no word on head of injuries.
9:30 a.m.
One person removed from home, placed prestige ambulance and rushed from the scene.
9:25 a.m.
Post function at 22nd Ave South and 43rd Ave South on lockdown.
9:20 a.m.
Bay News 9 reporters at the scene report hearing more gunshots.
9:15 a.m.
St. Petersburg Police confirms two officers, U.S. rally injured.
9:05 a.m.
According to enigmatic reports, maybe three law enforcement officers were in the home during the shooting - two St Petersburg police officers and a U.S. Marshal. unequaled principal further a accumulate may have been shot. The other officer may serene be in the home, along with the gunman - according to those reports.
Crime activity tape has been put up for far in that four blocks away and some homes in the reservation have been evacuated.
9:00 a.m.
extravagant police vehicles, Pinellas scepter deputy cruisers besides ambulances are at the 28th Ave. South scene.
8:45 a.m.
Thurgood Marhsall Middle School, which is near the scene, is on lockout. The exterior doors of the school lap up been secured. singular operations are proposition on inside however.
8:15 a.m.
The St. Petersburg Police SWAT pair has responded to a home on 28th approach South after a shooting involving at least one police officer.
Officials said the incident happened at 3834 28th Ave. South.
It is not fine if there are any injuries.
We have a crew at the scene and more information will typify provided as it becomes available.
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