Tampa police asking for tips after shooting victim dies at hospital
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TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Wednesday night.
It happened before midnight on 50th Street near Interstate 4. According to the police department, they received a report about shots being fired.
When officers arrived, they found a man with apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital where he later passed away.
Officials said that although they are in the early stages of the investigation, the shooting doesn't appear to be a random act.
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Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-8477.