TAMPA – A taking pictures at Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge in Tampa killed one individual and injured one other after a verbal altercation escalated early on Saturday morning, in keeping with the Tampa Police Department.
Courtesy: Tampa Police Department.
The backstory:
Investigators say a 22-year-old man was kicked out of the bar on E seventh Ave. when he left and returned with a gun.
The suspect shot a 30-year-old man who was taken to a hospital however later died.
Officers had been throughout the road heading in the direction of the scene when photographs had been fired.
The shooter was instantly taken into custody by police.
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Chief Lee Bercaw says this reckless habits in a public setting is unacceptable.
What they’re saying:
“Split-second decisions can have lifelong consequences, and in this case, a disagreement ended with the tragic loss of life in our community,” mentioned Chief Lee Bercaw. “This shooting happened with officers in plain view. This reckless behavior is not acceptable within our community.”
The suspect is cooperating with the investigation, police say.
The Source: Information for this story was offered by the Tampa Police Department.
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