Tampa man fatally shoots roommate, police say
Police scene at shooting in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police said a deadly shooting Friday morning between two roommates in Sulphur Springs.
Police said the shooting occurred around 4:42 a.m. in the 8100 block of North 17th Street. According to the agency, the 911 caller reported he got into a physical fight with his roommate, then shot him.
When officers arrived, they found the victim on a chair underneath a carport. The caller was inside the home.
They said the individual complied and exited the home. He was detained.
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There is no word yet on whether charges will be filed.
The events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.