Police are reportedly responding to an active shooter situation in Panama City Beach, Fla.
The scene was in the 2300 block of Beck Avenue. A witnesses told WJHG they heard at least 50 gunshots.
Several police units and a SWAT team responded to the scene, according to WJHG. (RELATED: 10 Dead, 10 Wounded In Shooting At Texas High School, Sheriff Confirms)
The suspect, 49-year-old Kevin Robert Holroyd, barricaded himself in the apartment complex and fired off shots at police officers. Police officers found Holroyd dead when they entered the entered the apartment, CBS 12 reported.
Police cars in Panama City and Sheriff’s Office continue to arrive lights and Sirens blaring and entering the scene from the Beck Avenue side. We can see officers Gathering up with bullet proof vest where all the emergency vehicles are located north of us on Beck Avenue. pic.twitter.com/e8pZeTWo0G
— The News Herald (@The_News_Herald) May 22, 2018
A flurry of high powered rifle fire just broke out pic.twitter.com/t6lGkRrzKJ
— Eryn Dion (@PCNHErynDion) May 22, 2018
Still a very active situation near 23rd Street and Beck Avenue and Panama City. Witnesses reported 50-100+ shots fired. At least one injury reported. Avoid the area. Tune into NewsChannel 7 for live coverage. We have reporters on scene. pic.twitter.com/V4UrD9N8Cd
— WJHG-TV (@WJHG_TV) May 22, 2018
We are cooperating with law enforcement who have asked us not to show officers in action during this active shooter situation so we do not give any information inadvertently to the suspect.
— WJHG-TV (@WJHG_TV) May 22, 2018
From Panama City Police Department:
Students who live in the Beck Avenue and 23rd Street area and ride a school bus will NOT be bused home today due to the barricaded suspect situation. Parents will need to pick up their children from school.— WJHG-TV (@WJHG_TV) May 22, 2018
In one video from an alleged witness, dozens of shots can be heard in the background.
Dozens of gunshots heard as authorities in Panama City respond to reports of an active shooter: https://t.co/wKmUvRGoeI pic.twitter.com/2xcZyebIgG
— WESH 2 News (@WESH) May 22, 2018
One person was injured after the exchange of gunfire and was taken to a local hospital, city spokeswoman Caitlin Lawrence told reporters Tuesday.
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