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One Man Dead In Tampa Shooting Wednesday

Tampa Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that took the life of a man on Wednesday.

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that took the life of a man on Wednesday.

According to detectives, early Wednesday morning, Tampa Police were dispatched to the report of a shooting in the 8600 block of N. 11th St. 

Officers arrived to find an adult male in his mid-forties, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. 

Officers rendered emergency first aid until Tampa Fire Rescue arrived. The victim was then transported to a nearby hospital where he died from injuries suffered.

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“While it is early in the investigation, currently detectives do not believe this to be a random act,” said Tampa Police PIO Eddy Durkin.

Anyone with information is asked to call 813.231.6130, download the TampaPD app, or send a tip via TIP411. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide information to Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800.873.TIPS.

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