{"id":231093,"date":"2026-04-14T11:15:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231093\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T11:15:35","slug":"man-detained-after-shooting-leaves-another-man-critically-injured-in-downtown-tampa-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231093\/","title":{"rendered":"Man detained after shooting leaves another man critically injured in downtown Tampa, police say"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 An investigation is underway after a shooting in downtown Tampa on Monday morning.<\/p>\n

The Tampa Police Department said it is investigating a shooting at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and North Meridian Avenue that left a man in his mid-50s with a gunshot wound.<\/p>\n

The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.<\/p>\n

Police said the shooter, also a man in his mid-50s, was quickly detained and a gun was taken into evidence.<\/p>\n

The police department believes the shooting was not a random act of violence and the men knew each other.<\/p>\n

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According to early evidence, the incident may have stemmed from an altercation between the two men that took place on Friday.<\/p>\n

Westbound traffic along Kennedy Boulevard is being diverted due to the investigation.<\/p>\n

Drivers should seek alternate routes.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story. Stay up to date on the latest from News Channel 8 on-air and on the go with the free WFLA News Channel 8 mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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