Suspect trying to get away from Tampa police hit, killed by vehicle after being tased: Officials

The Brief

  • A suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased in downtown, according to officials.
  • A man was being arrested on charges related to an ongoing investigation, but managed to escape from police.

TAMPA, Fla. A suspect trying to get away from Tampa police was hit and killed by a vehicle after being tased Tuesday evening in downtown, according to officials.

What we know:

The Tampa Police Department said the in-custody death happened just after 8 p.m. near North Ashley Drive and East Whiting Street.

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