The tranquility of a Clearwater neighborhood was punctured by the sound of gunfire after midnight, resulting in one person injured and a community on edge. Clearwater Police were called to the scene in the 1400 block of Cleveland Street, where they discovered that multiple shots had been fired into a crowd, striking an individual and several vehicles in the process. According to WFLA, the victim, a 23-year-old, suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital by a friend.
As the investigation unfolds, details remain sparse. The Clearwater Police Department has not released any suspect description nor identified the victim, including their gender, as yet. While handling the initial shooting, officers were confronted with another shooting just down the street near Cleveland Street and North San Remo Avenue, the chain of events that followed one another closely yet remain distinct in the shadow of the night's discord. A statement obtained by FOX 13 News revealed that investigators are urgently appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the individual or individuals responsible.
The suspect, who has yet to be apprehended, reportedly opened fire on an unsuspecting crowd, causing immediate chaos and a state of alarm. The area surrounding the events was populated with investigators and concerned citizens, looking for answers and clamoring for safety in the aftermath of the shots that rang out, stealing the night's peace. The Clearwater police have implored anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward and contact them at 727-562-4242.
In the wake of the violence, statements have been expressed by authorities urging the community to aid in the ongoing investigation. "The victim went to the hospital and is expected to survive," informed the police, a sentiment echoed by WTSP in their coverage of the incident.
