10-year-old boy dies from apparent gunshot wound in Tampa home, deputies say

TAMPA, Fla. - Deputies are searching for answers after a 10-year-old boy died from an apparent gunshot in a home near Rocky Point.

It happened just off Memorial Highway on the 4000 block of Dreisler Street and Lenore Drive.

Family and friends near the house Monday night were obviously devastated. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said emergency rescue crews tried to save his life, but it was too late.

Deputies got the call just after four in the evening. Everyone who was in the home was accounted for and said to be cooperating.

Investigators said they located a gun, though it is not clear who it belongs to. It’s also unclear how this shooting happened or if there is any indication of criminal intent.

A 10-year-old was apparently shot and killed at a Tampa home.

“Regardless of the circumstances, whenever [it is] a 10-year-old, a child, it is absolutely devastating. Our hearts break for the family members as they try and process this devastating loss. We are thankful that the family members are cooperating. Because we do want to find out what happened,” said sheriff’s office spokesperson Natalia Verdina.

Deputies say they are interviewing several people, including at least two adults and a sibling of the victim. They have not said how many people were inside the home at the time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.