Gunfire shattered last night's gathering in Old West Tampa when a man was fatally shot near West Main Street and North Albany Avenue, and police say the gunman is still on the loose. Officers in the area reported hearing shots just after 10 p.m. and rushed to the scene, where they found an adult male in critical condition. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later died. Investigators stressed that the incident was not officer-involved as detectives began working to piece together what led up to the shooting.
According to Tampa Bay 28, the Tampa Police Department has opened case number 2026-367709 and is urging anyone with information to call 813-231-6130. The story was posted by Brian McBride, and officials said more details will be released as the investigation moves forward.
Where it happened
The shooting unfolded at the intersection of West Main Street and North Albany Avenue in Old West Tampa, a neighborhood that has already been grappling with violence. In April, the Tampa Bay Times reported a separate fatal shooting in Old West Tampa, underscoring ongoing community safety concerns. Police have not released a suspect description or a possible motive and are asking anyone who knows anything about what happened to step up.
What police are asking
Investigators are calling on anyone who attended the gathering, or who has video, photos or other information from the area, to contact Tampa police at 813-231-6130 and reference case number 2026-367709, officials told Tampa Bay 28. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through local tip lines, and detectives said they will pursue any credible leads as the probe continues. Authorities added that they will release additional information as it becomes available.
