An early morning shooting resulted in the death of a man in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Patina Drive near Breezewood Drive, prompting a law enforcement response after reports of gunfire, WTSP reported.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the victim with an upper body gunshot wound, despite their life-saving efforts the man died at the scene, and his name is withheld until the family is notified; this is stated according to information provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the public safety concern is not an issue at this time the office reassured as stated by ABC Action News.
The Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing investigation, details surrounding the shooting remain sparse and authorities have not disclosed whether they have a suspect or if someone has been taken into custody, WFLA reports confirm the activeness of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials ask anyone with information to come forward in an effort to unravel the circumstances that led to the tragic outcome, additional details will be released once available, further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds and those with pertinent information can contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
