HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Hillsborough County Sheriff (HCSO) is searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man in Tampa. HCSO said they responded to U.S. Highway 301 and Progress Boulevard around 4:19 p.m.
HCSO said a man, a woman, and a child were in a car when they stopped to talk to another man. That man allegedly started shooting at them.
The woman then drove away from the area and went to a convenience store to get help, according to HCSO. While driving away, she hit a person on a motorized bicycle with her car.
The man in the car, 24-year-old Terrel Ferrell, who was a passenger, was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries, HCSO said.
The person on the bicycle was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to officials.
HCSO said no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to contact HCSO at 813-247-8200.
Hillsborough County crews work six days a week to improve stormwater drainage
The ongoing restoration work is part of a larger effort by Hillsborough County Public Works aimed at mitigating flooding risks throughout the area. Officials are hopeful that these improvements will provide a sense of safety during this hurricane season.