The Brief
The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting after a man was found with a gunshot wound inside a home in Tampa’s Live Oaks Square neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 3 p.m. in the 3700 block of East Powhatan Avenue, and the victim was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Detectives are interviewing witnesses and working to determine what led to the shooting and identify those involved.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting after a man was found with a gunshot wound inside a home in Tampa’s Live Oaks Square neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
What we know
According to TPD, officers responded to the Live Oaks Square neighborhood just before 3 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the 3700 block of East Powhatan Avenue.
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When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound inside a home. Officers began life-saving measures until Tampa Fire Rescue crews arrived, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, police said.
Police say the man later died from his injuries.
What we don’t know
Detectives are speaking with witnesses, investigating what led to the shooting and working to identify who was involved.
What you can do
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 and reference report number 26-223114.
The Source
Information for this story was provided by the Tampa Police Department.