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Tampa shooting, 2 dead and at least 15 more shot.

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by GatorJMDZ, Oct 30, 2023.

  1. tampagtr

    tampagtr VIP Member

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    I agree with you. Very different facts. And very disturbing that they were all armed out late.

    All males are much more hot headed when they're younger even if we live in different threat environments. Glad you made it through. Hopefully all the survivors can try to pass on wisdom to that generation to try to limit tragic events like that one.
     
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  2. tampagtr

    tampagtr VIP Member

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    From Times breaking news alert

    Police seek two more shooters in Ybor City shooting, launch tip portal

    Tampa police believe at least two more people fired shots during the deadly weekend Ybor City shooting, and the department has partnered with the FBI to create an online portal to collect tips, photos and video to help with the investigation.



    The Tampa Police Department announced that detectives believe two other people fired guns in addition to the lone suspect who has already been arrested on a murder charge.



    Two people, a 14-year-old boy and 20-year-old man, died from gunshot wounds and 15 more people were wounded by gunfire, according to police.



    The police department has partnered with the FBI to create a web-based portal that will allow the public to submit tips in text form as well as photos and video for investigators to review, according to a news release. Detectives are urging anyone who was near the area at the time of the shooting to review submit any photos or videos taken to the new portal at fbi.gov/tampashooting.
     
  3. tigator2019

    tigator2019 GC Hall of Fame

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    In my head--- UF

    14 and out at 3 am - can’t wrap my head around that

    senseless gun violence
     
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  4. dangolegators

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    I snuck out of the house after 2am more than a few times when I was that age. But I never carried a gun when I did it.
     
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  5. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    and carrying a gun ...
     
  6. GatorJMDZ

    GatorJMDZ gatorjack VIP Member

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    Who is reporting this 14 year old had a gun?
     
  7. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    Story I quoted earlier, unless I misread it
     
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  8. GatorJMDZ

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    I don't believe that is correct, I'm unaware of any allegations the 14 year old, or the 20 year old for that matter, were armed. I've read all of the court filings including the detention motion and the criminal report affidavit.
     
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    Just another night in gun violent America
     
  10. tampagtr

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    There was a very heart rending front page piece in yesterday's Times about two girls that were out to party, saw a fight breaking out, filmed it for a bit and then saw it getting out of hand and started walking to their car to get distance. Both were hit by errant gunfire. One could have easily bled out and died but for some heroic intervention. Just horrible.

    Here's the piece. I wasn't going to go to the trouble to look it up but got an email with the link.
    ‘I got shot!’: Friends wounded in Ybor City shooting recall harrowing scene
     
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