The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting on the 1700 block of N Dale Mabry Highway near I-275.
A preliminary investigation revealed an altercation between individuals.
Two different vehicles occurred just before 9 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2023, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males with gunshot wounds. The second vehicle involved fled southbound on Dale Mabry from the scene. The incident appears to be targeted, not a random act of violence. The shooting victims who remained on the scene were transported to a local hospital.
Officers are currently investigating the circumstances that led up to the shooting. Southbound Dale Mabry Highway, from W Spruce St to I-275, is temporarily closed to traffic for the next hour.Â
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Tampa Police at 813.231.6130, send a tip to TIP411, or download and use the TampaPD app.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at
800.873.TIPS.