TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation on the 7800 block of Rideout Road in Tampa that left one person dead.
On Thursday at 10:40 a.m., a shooting occurred in front of the Get-N-Go, investigators say.
When deputies arrived, they located three people with what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue paramedics pronounced one man deceased on the scene, and two others were taken to TGH and are currently in surgery.
A short time later, an individual approached a deputy and stated that he was involved in the shooting. Detectives are currently interviewing that person of interest.
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Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are piecing together the scene and conducting interviews.
“This violent scene unfolded within feet of an elementary and middle school,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This disregard for human safety, especially our children, is infuriating. Our detectives and deputies will get to the bottom of this crime.”
Dowdell Middle School and Claire Mel Elementary were on lock-in, however, this incident is not related to the school or any students.
This is an active investigation. Check back for updates as we will update this story.
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