3 People Superficially Wounded By Gunfire At Pin Chasers In Tampa

TAMPA, FL — Tampa police are investigating a shooting at Pin Chasers bowling alley Sunday night that left three people with gunshot wounds that are not life-threatening.

Police were called to Pin Chasers, 4847 Armenia Ave., Tampa, at 11:13 p.m. When they arrived, they saw a vehicle fleeing the scene at a high speed.

Police found the vehicle and its two occupants at the nearby St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room. Both had been shot. A gun was found on one of the people in the emergency room, and another was found in the vehicle.

A third person was found inside the bowling alley, also with a gunshot wound. That person was taken to the hospital as well.

The investigation indicates that a fight broke out between two groups of people and gunshots were exchanged in the parking lot of the bowling alley.

Police have arrested Cedrick Deshawn Durham Jr., 21, who was the man at St. Joseph's Hospital who had a gun on him. Police believe he fired his gun during the fight.

He's been charged him with felon in possession and discharging a firearm in public.

Detectives are asking the public for information. Contact Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS (8477) or the Tampa police non-emergency number at 813-231-6130.

In the meantime, Pin Chasers CEO Anthony Perrone released the following statement:

"Last night was an incredibly unfortunate and scary moment at the Pin Chasers' Midtown location. There was a shooting incident whereby three involved with the shooting were injured, cars were damaged including two staff members' vehicles, and door glass was broken.

Tampa Police Department (TPD) was quick and decisive in their response and two involved have been arrested.

We are so grateful that there was no loss of life, that all our staff members and guests are safe. We will take the time to learn, reflect, review, and enact immediate change to find new ways to ensure the safety of our staff and guests."

After closing March 7 to make repairs and, for the immediate future, will open through evening league play and close by 10 p.m.

Perrone said the bowling alley is also in discussion with Tampa police about posting off-duty police at all its locations in the evening.

"Please know that all threats to the safety of our staff, management and wonderful bowling community are taken seriously and will be investigated thoroughly. We are cooperating fully with the Tampa Police Department in the investigation of this incident," Perrone said.

"For nearly 65 years, we have served the Tampa Bay community and the city of Tampa. The Pin Chasers Midtown location is our first and oldest location and has served the West Tampa area and beyond for 64 years," he said. "We love our community and the neighborhoods we serve, as well as the family and friends that have trusted us since 1958. It pains us terribly to know that others would willfully endanger our staff and guests at this location where so many have had fun bowling with us over the years."