Self-Defense Claim Emerges After Fatal Shooting on W. Carmen Street
TAMPA, Fla. – A quiet Sunday morning in Tampa was shattered by gunfire this past weekend, leaving one man dead and another claiming self-defense in a rapidly unfolding investigation by the Tampa Police Department.
The incident occurred around 3:20 AM on Sunday, June 22nd, when Tampa Police received a frantic 911 call from a man who reported shooting another individual, citing fears for his personal safety.
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Responding officers quickly arrived on the scene near W. Carmen Street and N. Oregon Avenue. There, they located the caller, a Black male in his early 30s, who was still armed. Nearby, at the intersection of W. Gray Street and N. Oregon Avenue, officers discovered another Black male, in his late 40s, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds next to the caller’s vehicle.
Officers immediately began life-saving measures, but despite their efforts and those of Tampa Fire Rescue, the victim succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a local hospital.
The caller remained cooperative at the scene, surrendering his firearm to investigators.
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While he is cooperating fully, the Tampa Police Department emphasizes that this remains an active and ongoing investigation.
Detectives are currently conducting interviews and gathering crucial evidence to determine if criminal charges are warranted. The case will also undergo a thorough review with the State Attorney’s Office to decide on appropriate action.
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