In a troubling incident on Wednesday morning, a suspect was killed after multiple shots were fired during a confrontation with Melbourne police. The incident occurred near the intersection of Babcock Street and Strawbridge Avenue, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

According to a spokesperson for the Melbourne Police Department (MPD), officers were called to the scene following reports of a suspicious individual in the area. Upon their arrival, the suspect sought refuge inside an apartment complex, where they proceeded to open fire on the responding officers.

Law enforcement swiftly surrounded the complex, containing the suspect within its premises. However, the situation took a dangerous turn when the suspect emerged from the complex and resumed firing at the officers. In self-defense, the responding officers were forced to use their weapons, resulting in the suspect's demise. Thankfully, no officers were injured during the exchange.

The MPD confirmed that multiple agencies responded to the incident, with several officers involved in the altercation. The shooting location is situated southeast of the Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

As a precautionary measure, the public is being urged to avoid the vicinity of Babcock Street and Hibiscus Boulevard, as well as Babcock Street and Fee Avenue. The MPD has established a press staging area in the north parking lot of Hibiscus, west of Babcock, to facilitate information updates.

This breaking news story will continue to be updated as more details emerge.