What started as a street argument in downtown Tampa on Friday night turned into a burst of gunfire on the 1200 block of North Marion Street, leaving two men wounded and one man in handcuffs, according to police. One victim has since been released from the hospital, while the other remains in critical condition. Officers detained a suspect near the scene shortly after the shooting.
Tampa officers were called to the area shortly after 8 p.m. and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to FOX 13. Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital, where one was treated and released and the other remained in critical condition, the outlet reported. Police said the violence followed an argument that escalated into gunfire.
As reported by WTSP, officers spotted a person running from the area who matched the suspect description and detained him. Authorities identified the man as Eric Gaddis and said he told investigators he shot the two men because he "felt threatened," according to the report. Detectives said they are still sorting through what exactly led to the confrontation.
Charges Filed
Police say Gaddis has been charged with two counts of attempted second‑degree murder resulting in great bodily harm and resisting an officer without violence, according to FOX 13. He has been booked into custody and now faces formal prosecution as detectives continue to build the case.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives are still working to determine what sparked the argument and how it turned into a shooting, police told WTSP. Officials have not publicly released a motive beyond those early accounts and say the investigation remains very much active. Investigators are reviewing evidence and interviewing witnesses as they work to piece together a full timeline.
Tampa police say they expect to release more information as it becomes available. Local prosecutors will review the case file and charges and determine the next legal steps in the coming days.
