Man Killed In Gulfport Shooting Identified

GULFPORT, FL — As the Gulfport Police Department continues to investigate a July 4 shooting that left a 31-year-old man dead, authorities have released some details in the case.

The incident that led to Joshua Allen Monroe’s death occurred around 10:35 p.m. Tuesday outside a home in the 2600 block of Miriam Street South. Police say Monroe was shot several times and died from his injuries at a local hospital.

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A suspect in the case has not been announced, but police say leads have been developed and detectives are “following up with a person of interest.” Authorities have not released details about the person of interest.

It is believed Monroe knew the person who shot him, a media release from the agency said.

The investigation into the shooting remains active. Further details are not being released.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Gulfport Police Department at 727-582-6177. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-873-TIPS or by going online to www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

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