In Tampa, Florida, During the early hours of the morning, a tragic incident occurred in Tampa’s South Howard (SOHO) district. According to the Tampa Police Department, two individuals lost their lives and another was hospitalised due to a shooting.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:57 a.m. when patrol officers near South Howard Avenue heard gunshots. Upon arriving at a nearby parking lot, officers found three individuals who were injured. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, two of the individuals tragically passed away shortly after being transported to a hospital.
According to Chief Lee Bercaw of the Tampa Police Department, the shooting occurred after a disagreement between two groups of people, leading to a tragic confrontation in front of Jimmy John’s on South Howard Avenue.
“It seems clear that the groups involved knew each other and had previous disagreements,” Chief Bercaw stated. “While we currently do not have any visual evidence, we kindly request individuals who may have witnessed the incident or have any footage to please step forward and help us reconstruct the series of events.”
As the investigation progresses, authorities are seeking the public’s assistance to gather information about the details surrounding the unfortunate incident.