PICS: FL Chase Ends In Shootout, Suspect Dead - WSPA  PICS: FL
Chase Ends In Shootout, Suspect Dead  Posted: Updated: TAMPA,
Fla. -  The suspect in a USF crime spree has been killed.
Shortly after noon on Friday, officials were following a red
sedan along US 301 just north of I-4.  Gunfire was exchanged as
officials followed the suspect's vehicle. Moment later, the
suspect's vehicle crashed into the median where the suspect
began firing at authorities.  Deputies say the suspect was shot
at least once. In an afternoon press conference, Hillsborough
County Sheriff David Gee said the suspect died shortly after the
shootout. No law enforcement personnel were injured.  The
shootout follows a massive manhunt for a 24-year old armed
suspect in New Tampa. All schools in the area have been placed
on a "modified lockdown", which means there are classes, but no
outdoor activities.  Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives
say Charlie Bates broke into several apartment complexes
Thursday night near USF. Bates is also su