Largo, Florida -- Authorities say a Largo police officer fatally shot a man who was seen shooting at his neighbors.
Detectives say it began after they received a 9-1-1 call, claiming a gunman was shooting at a neighbor's home.
Officers caught up with 42-year-old Vincent Esposito, who they say was armed with a pellet gun designed to look like a .45-caliber, semi-automatic handgun.
One officer tried to control him before a confrontation. The officer then fired his gun. Esposito was taken to Bayfront Medical Center, where he died.
The officer, Sgt. Frank Parr, is on routine paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.
Ridge Road South was closed for much of the day, but has since reopened.
Tampa Bay's 10 News. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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