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Haines City police officer involved in shooting: HCPD

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HAINES CITY, Fla. — A Haines City Police Department (HCPD) officer was involved in a shooting, authorities said.

According to an HCPD report, the law enforcement agency was currently investigating an officer-involved shooting in the area of Avenue I and 12th Street North in Haines City.  It occurred around 2:30 a.m.

No officers were injured, HCPD officials said.

There was no threat to the community, the report stated. 

This is an ongoing investigation.

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