Update at 4:23 p.m.: Florence police say the suspect was shot and killed. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating. 

Police are not releasing the suspect's name currently. No officers were injured. 

Police say the victim killed earlier Monday was Nathan Bevis, 26. The suspect was the only person suspected in Bevis' death.

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Update at 1:46 p.m.: Florence police are negotiating with the suspect. 

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Update at 1:30 p.m.:

Florence police say this was an assault with a gun. One person is dead, and they are searching for a suspect who is armed in the area of East limestone Street.

Police say people should avoid from Plum Street and East Limestone Street.

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Original story:

Florence police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon on Plum Street.

The area is currently blocked off, and there is no word on a victim or suspect.

The SWAT team is at the scene.

Stay with WAAY 31 on air and online for updates.