TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late this afternoon in the 17000 block of Tropical Cove Drive in North Tampa.
Officers responded to the scene shortly after 5:00 PM and found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, and his condition is currently unknown.
An adult male was detained at the scene in connection with the shooting.
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Preliminary investigation indicates that the individuals involved were known to each other, and the shooting was not a random act. The Tampa Police Department has assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
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