TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa police are asking the public to stay away from the area of Marion Street and Harrison Street East due to an "active situation."
Around 6:45 p.m., Tampa police responded to the Metro 510 Apartments after receiving more than 30 phone calls about a person who was armed and firing rounds inside of the apartments, according to police. An off-duty Tampa Police Officer approached the person shooting and the two exchanged rounds.
One person has been taken into custody, Tampa police says. There were no injuries reported.
Originally, police believed this to be an active shooter situation, however, it's under investigation at this time.
10 Tampa Bay reporter Shannon Clowe spoke to a woman who lives in the building who said she believes there was a man shooting on the fifth floor.
Once police were able to secure the area, everyone in the building was evacuated and some were interviewed by police, Clowe reports. Nearly a dozen patrol cars were reported to have responded to the scene, along with fire rescue.
This is a developing story. Check back with 10 Tampa Bay for updates.
