TAMPA – Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near E 5th Avenue and N 22nd Street.
Officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a shot fired. They found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital and later died.
Preliminary information indicates the incident began as a roadway dispute. The shooter, an adult male, told officers he acted in self-defense and is cooperating with the investigation. Police recovered the firearm.
Authorities report no ongoing threat to the public. Road closures remain in place on N 22nd Street between E 4th Avenue and E 5th Avenue, and on E 5th Avenue between N 21st Street and N 22nd Street.
The investigation is active. Additional details will be released when available.
ce are investigating a shooting that occurred near E 5th Avenue and N 22nd Street.
Officers responded to the area after receiving a report of a shot fired. They found an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital and later died.
Preliminary information indicates the incident began as a roadway dispute. The shooter, an adult male, told officers he acted in self-defense and is cooperating with the investigation. Police recovered the firearm.
Authorities report no ongoing threat to the public. Road closures remain in place on N 22nd Street between E 4th Avenue and E 5th Avenue, and on E 5th Avenue between N 21st Street and N 22nd Street.
The investigation is active. Additional details will be released when available.