DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida Highway Patrol trooper confronted danger on duty in Delray Beach.

Troopers shut down the area near West Atlantic Avenue and Southwest 11th Street, Tuesday night.

Officials said a subject opened fire on a trooper who then returned fire, killing the shooter.

The trooper was placed on non-disciplinary leave as the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigates.

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