A man who was shot to death Wednesday afternoon after shooting at police during a traffic stop in downtown Orlando was wanted for shooting at his ex-girlfriend earlier this week, records indicate.
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Orlando police Chief Eric Smith said Michael David Dennis, 29, was stopped by police shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday at South Orange Avenue and West Lucerne Circle.
Investigators said Dennis fired a gun as police officers got out of their vehicle.
One of the officers fired back at Dennis multiple times, killing him at the scene.
“You never know who you are stopping,” Smith said. “(Officers) did have information that it was (someone) wanted for attempted murder charges.”
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He said a warrant had been issued for Dennis’ arrest on charges of attempted murder and aggravated stalking.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told Channel 9 on Thursday that Dennis had fled after shooting at his ex-girlfriend at her apartment Monday.