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Tampa police investigating homicide after man found dead

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Posted at 2:17 PM, Jan 31, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-31 14:18:26-05

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead Tuesday morning.

TPD said that officers responded to a report about a shooting on East 24th Avenue around 10:21 a.m. When they arrived, they found a man in his late twenties who had been shot.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital, where he then died from his injuries.

TPD said that they don't believe the shooting was a random act, but they're working to collect evidence and develop leads.

Anyone with information is asked to call 813-231-6130 or text a tip through TIP411.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more details are provided.