TAMPA, Fla. – A shooting investigation is underway in Tampa after a teen was grazed by a bullet near East Cayuga Street and North 30th Street, according to officers. 

What we know:

The Tampa Police Department said they responded to the shooting just after 4 p.m. on Friday. A girl in her mid-teens was grazed by a bullet and had minor injuries. 

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The teen was taken to the hospital for treatment, according to officials. 

Tampa police believe a group of 20-30 teens were gathered at a nearby park when one of the teens fired a shot. 

What we don’t know:

Detectives are investigating what led up to the shooting. They said they are following “strong leads” to identify and arrest a possible person of interest. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation is asked to call the Tampa Police Department’s non-emergency line at (813) 231-6130. 

The Source: The information in this story was released by the Tampa Police Department. 

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