25/03/2014

Police Officer Fatally Shot In Florida

British teenager Alexandria Hollinghurst, 17, and her American boyfriend died on Saturday night after the pair allegedly shot to death police officer Robert German,31, in Orlando.

According to US police officials, the couple were discovered in an undergrowth.

Orange County Sheriff's Office said the pair had been reported as "missing endangered due to the suicidal notes" in the hours before the shooting.

Mr German was called for support after seeing two people acting suspiciously in a wealthy suburb however when other officers arrived Mr German had been shot.

The investigation is ongoing.

(CVS/CD)

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