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4-Year-Old Child Dies After Being Shot While Riding In A Car Overnight

TAMPA, FL. – Tampa Police are investigating after a 4-year-old child was shot and killed while riding in a car overnight.

Police say the shooting occurred along Hillsborough Ave., near 43rd street.

The suspect(s) shot at a vehicle while traveling along Hillsborough Ave. with a child inside of the car.

Investigators say the child was struck by a bullet and rushed to a nearby hospital where the child died.

“Although early in the investigation, this shooting does not appear to be random. More details will be provided as they become available,” said Tampa Police PIO in a statement.

We will update this story as details become available.

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