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Gunfire leads to pedestrian being hit by car in Tampa

Posted at 6:37 PM, May 20, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-20 18:38:40-04

TAMPA, Fla. -- An argument set off a violent chain of events in Tampa Monday evening.

According to the Tampa Police Department, the argument took place outside the Royal Supermarket on East Floribraska Avenue. Someone then drove by in a silver vehicle and fired three shots into the air.

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Another driver, who was not involved in the confrontation, heard the gunshots and sped off with their silver Dodge Charger trying to get to safety. But that person ended up hitting another bystander, who was also running away from the gunfire.

The pedestrian suffered minor injuries. So far, no arrests have been made as of Monday night.

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