City of Tampa, FL
10/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/12/2026 15:06
Tampa Police Officers and Suspect Injured in Crash During Narcotics Investigation News Tampa Police TAMPA, FL (October 12th, 2026) – On October 12th, 2026, as part of an[...]
TAMPA, FL (October 12th, 2026) - On October 12th, 2026, as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation, Tampa Police Officers with the Opioid Taskforce served an arrest warrant in the 23-hundred block of East Busch Avenue.
The preliminary investigation found that the suspect ran off as officers attempted to arrest him. Officers instructed the suspect to get on the ground. As they were on the ground taking the suspect into custody, another officer responded to the scene in his vehicle. While driving into the parking lot, he unintentionally hit the officers and the suspect.
Two officers and the suspect were taken to the hospital for treatment for their injuries which were not life-threatening.
Our thoughts are with everyone injured in this incident. This remains an active investigation and the circumstances surrounding the crash are being reviewed.
Updates will be provided as available.
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