Tampa Deadly Shooting
TAMPA, Fla. – A woman in her 70s died Saturday morning after a driver shot her inside a vehicle along East Fowler Avenue, according to the Tampa Police Department. The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the 4100 block of East Fowler Avenue.
What We Know:
- A man and woman, both in their early 70s, were driving on Fowler Avenue when the man, who was driving, fired a gun before pulling into a business parking lot.
- The woman, who was the passenger, was shot in the upper body and died at the scene.
- The shooter is a white male in his early 70s; he has been taken into custody and is being interviewed by detectives to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
- A firearm was secured at the scene and has been taken into evidence. Authorities confirmed that the man and woman knew each other.
- Tampa police stated that the shooting was an isolated incident and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
What We Don’t Know:
- The names of the victim and the driver have not been released.
- Investigators have not disclosed the events that led to the shooting inside the vehicle.
Ongoing Investigation:
- The investigation is ongoing and still in its early stages. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Source: Information provided by the Tampa Police Department.
