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Security guard shot at Curtis Hixon Park on New Year's Eve: TPD

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TAMPA, Fla — A security guard was shot at Curtis Hixon Park on New Year's Eve.

According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD), the shooting happened on Tuesday night around 10:45 p.m. at the 600 Block of N. Ashley Drive.

TPD said security was attempting to remove a crowd of teens from the park. During the process, one of the security guards, a man in his late 30s, was shot.

He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition, according to police.

This is a developing story. Look for updates at abcactionnews.com


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