The Brief
Tampa police reclassified a death investigation to a homicide following a shooting on Nebraska Avenue near McEwen Avenue.
Officers provided life-saving care to a Black man in his early 60s who later died at the hospital.
Detectives released video of a man on a red mountain bike and are asking the community to help identify the suspect.
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department has reclassified a death investigation to a homicide following the death of a man shot in late September.
Tampa Police Investigation
What we know
Tampa police said they responded to a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, on Nebraska Avenue near McEwen Avenue, where they found a Black man in his early 60s suffering from a gunshot wound.
Officers state they provided life-saving care at the scene before Tampa Fire and Rescue transported the man to the hospital, where he died on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Suspect Video Released
What we don’t know
Detectives have not released the identity of the victim.
Authorities are searching for a suspect seen on video who appears to be an adult man with a medium build, red or light brown hair, a short beard and riding a distinctive red mountain bike.
Community Help Needed
What you can do
Anyone with information that could aid the investigation is asked to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 and refer to report #26-561780.
Those who wish to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward can call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS.
The Source
The information in this story was gathered from the Tampa Police Department, who released details regarding the homicide investigation and suspect video.