TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police detectives are investigating the homicide of a teenage boy that occurred Wednesday evening.
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on the 8200 block of Hillsborough Lane just before 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a black male in his mid-teens with upper body trauma. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
While the investigation is in its early stages, detectives believe the individuals involved were known to each other. Positive identification of the victim and notification of next of kin are pending.
Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation is encouraged to call the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477). Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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