TAMPA. Fla. – Police are investigating a shooting homicide that happened on Wednesday on N 9th Street in Tampa.
According to police, on Wednesday at approximately 2:50 p.m., officers responded to the 9400 block of N 9th St. in reference to a subject who suffered upper body trauma.
Based on the preliminary investigation, the victim, an adult black male, was in a physical altercation with several unknown subjects, when one of the subjects shot at the victim.
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Upon officer’s arrival, the victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
At this time, detectives have contacted several witnesses who may be involved in the incident.
The investigation remains active and we will update this story as more details are released.
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