The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said the investigation is closed after more than a dozen officers fired their weapons during a shootout with a suspect last year.
This week, the Tampa Police Department released body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting on July 17, 2023.
Chief Lee Bercaw said the gunman, identified as 33-year-old Michael A. Bresnahan, was wanted after stabbing the mother of his young children.
Bercaw said the stabbing happened in front of her children in the 2800 block of 35th Street. The woman survived her injuries.
Officers said Bresnahan drove away with the children and dropped them off at his brother’s house.
While at the home, he reportedly stole an AK-47 rifle that belonged to his brother.
Officers spotted Bresnahan driving near Dale Mabry Highway and Spruce Street and began following him. Eight minutes later, he pointed the gun at the officers.
He led police on a chase.
Police helicopter video shows officers attempt to stop the chase using spike strips, but the suspect in a black SUV drove around them.