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Arrest made after person potentially armed with a gun takes off from officers, police say

Just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, the Tampa Police Department confirmed they made an arrest.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police have made an arrest after they got reports of a suspect who was in the area with a gun.

Officers responded to the 900 block of West Sligh Avenue just after 2 p.m., but when they got there, the suspect had taken off. Details at this time are limited, though the Tampa Police Department confirmed the arrest just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. 

The investigation had prompted closures at West Sligh Avenue between North Boulevard and North Willow Avenue. As of 5:00 p.m., the roads have officially reopened.

Anyone with more information on this investigation is asked to call Tampa PD at 813.231.6130 or share a tip via TIP411, which is accessible through the TampaPD app.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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