One person hurt in Melbourne officer-involved shooting

Police officer fires weapon during traffic stop

MELBOURNE, Fla. – One person is recovering from injuries after an officer-involved shooting in Brevard County.

Investigators say a Melbourne police officer fired his gun, early Saturday, during a traffic stop near the Shull Manor Apartments on East University Boulevard.

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Police say during the traffic stop, the driver tried to run over the officer with his car. 

The officer fired a shot, hitting one person inside the car.

Police have not released the condition of the shooting victim.

As with any police involved shooting, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating.  


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