Teen killed, 5 men hurt in shooting at Tampa apartment complex

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A 17-year-old boy died and five men were injured in an early morning shooting at an apartment complex, according to Tampa police.

What we know:

The Tampa Police Department says officers responded shortly before 1 a.m. on Thursday to the Crown Pointe Apartments along Woodville St. near 43rd St. and Sligh Ave.

Investigators say they found three victims – a 21-year-old man, a 19-year-old man, and a 17-year-old boy – at the complex. Paramedics rushed them to the hospital, where the 17-year-old later died.

About 30 minutes later, officers responded to W. Platt St. and S. Willow Ave., where two more people said they had been shot at the same apartment complex. Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening, according to TPD.

Police say the sixth victim showed up at the hospital a short time later and is also expected to survive.

The surviving victims range in age from 19 to 22, according to investigators.

TPD says all six victims were outside when shots were fired.

"This type of senseless shooting is something that is unacceptable and both the police department and the community will not tolerate [it]," Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said.

What we don't know:

Police have not identified a suspect in the case. TPD also hasn't said what may have led to the shooting, which remains under investigation.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130.

The Source: This story was written with information provided by the Tampa Police Department.

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