One man arrested after Tampa shooting leaves 2 injured: Police
TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a shooting on North Marion Street in Tampa.
What we know:
According to the Tampa Police Department, officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. to the 1200 block of North Marion Street following reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both men were taken to a nearby hospital. Police say one man has left the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition, police said.
Officers then shortly located a person running from the area that matched the suspect's description.
TPD said the individual, Eric Gaddis, was detained.
According to officers, Gaddis told investigators that he shot the two men because he felt threatened.
One victim has since been released from the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition.
Garris has been charged with the following:
- Two counts of attempted murder in the second degree resulting in great bodily harm
- Resisting officer without violence
According to TPD’s early information in the investigation, the shooting stemmed from an argument between the people involved.
What we don't know:
Detectives are working to determine exactly what led up to the shooting.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Tampa Police Department.