TAMPA, Fla. – A 17-year-old was killed Saturday in a drive-by shooting. Tampa Police are investigating.
According to investigators, at approximately 3:25 p.m. Saturday, Tampa Police officers responded to the 3700 block of East Emma St. about a person being shot.
Units arrived on the scene and located a 17-year-old black male who sustained a gunshot wound to the head.
Responding units performed life-saving techniques on the scene.
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Tampa Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported the teen to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Detectives are diligently working to identify any suspect(s) involved and what led to the incident.
Anyone with information that could assist detectives with their investigation is asked to call the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-873TIPS (8477) or via TIP411.
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