TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man told police he shot and killed his roommate after they got into a fight at their home in Tampa Friday morning, authorities said.

Police said the man called 911 around 4:45 a.m., and told the dispatcher he and his roommate got into a physical altercation, and he shot him.

Police arrived and saw the man’s body on a chair under the carport.

Police said the roommate was detained and was cooperating with officers.

An investigation is ongoing.

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