Two Florida Police Officers Killed During Traffic Stop

Tampa, FL, United States (AHN) – Police are searching for a suspect who they said fatally shot two Tampa, Florida, officers during a routine traffic stop Tuesday morning, according to reports.

Officer Jeffrey Kocab, 31, died following the 2:15 a.m. shooting near the downtown Tampa area, reported police spokeswoman Laura McElroy.

Officer David Curtis, 31, died at the hospital after being put on life support. His family plans to donate his organs.

Kocab, who had been with the police force for 14 months, is survived by his wife who is nine months’ pregnant.

Curtis leaves behind a wife and four sons. He had been with the department for nearly four years.

Police are searching for a red 1994 Toyota Camry tied to the shooting, and an African American male and female, McElroy stated.

The male was described as being in his mid-to-late 20s, approximately 150 to 170 pounds. He was reportedly wearing brown shorts and a white T-shirt. No description was given for the woman.

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