HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said a homicide investigation is underway after a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning.
The shooting, per TPD, occurred in the 8600 block of North 11th Street.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a man in his mid-forties with an "apparent gunshot wound."
After providing first aid to the victim, Tampa Fire Rescue transported him to a nearby hospital where he died of his injuries.
"While it is early in the investigation, currently detectives do not believe this to be a random act," TPD said in a press release.
Anyone with information is asked to call 813-231-6130, download the TampaPD app, or send a tip via TIP411. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide information to Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS.
