6 days ago · TAMPA, FL. (February 5, 2025) - - The Tampa Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage of the officer-involved shooting that took place on Feb. 4, 2025. The incident occurred after a convicted felon, Matthew Fowler, fired a gun at officers. VIDEO LINK One officer returned fire, but Fowler was able to flee the scene on foot.

Feb 4, 2025 · While at the complex, they observed 23-year-old Matthew Fowler (black male, 9/11/2001), attempting to enter vehicles and apartments. During an attempt to identify Fowler, a struggle ensued, and he drew a Glock 9mm handgun with an extended 30-round magazine and fired on the officers.

The backstory. According to Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw, officers saw Matthew Fowler, 23, trying to enter vehicles and apartments while investigating an unrelated robbery around 10:30 a.m ...

6 days ago · According to Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw, officers saw Matthew Fowler, 23, trying to enter vehicles and apartments while investigating an unrelated robbery around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Azula North Apartments off E. Busch Blvd. near 50th St. Video shows officers approaching Fowler as he sat on a bicycle along a sidewalk.

3 days ago · Two Tampa police officers narrowly escaped death during a shootout near Busch Gardens. WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS. Both officers stopped Matthew Fowler after they saw him trying to enter ...

Two Tampa police officers narrowly escaped death during a shootout near Busch Gardens. Both officers stopped Matthew Fowler after they saw him trying to enter vehicles and homes at an apartment ...

5 days ago · Tampa Police released bodycam footage of a shootout with convicted felon Matthew Fowler, who fired on officers and is now facing multiple charges.

Tampa Police released dramatic bodycam footage of a shootout on Tuesday when 23-year-old Matthew Fowler fired at officers investigating a separate robbery at...

5 days ago · TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tampa police released body camera video showing a shootout between officers and a suspect at an apartment complex on Tuesday.. Officers approached Matt Fowler, 23, who was ...

Convicted felon Matthew Fowler, 23, reportedly fired a gun at officers. The officers involved in the shooting, Det. Amy Jones and Cpl. Kaitlyn Ford, were not injured, the department said in a news ...