Man Fatally Shot At Tampa Intersection Friday; Police Seek Killer

TAMPA, FL — Tampa police are seeking tips as they investigate a homicide that occurred Friday around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of East Busch Boulevard and North Connechusett Road near North 48th Street in North Tampa.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the killer got into a fight with a man at the intersection. During the fight, he grabbed a firearm and fatally shot the man, and then fled the scene.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives believe the shooter is a white man with a medium build between 30 to 40 years old. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black pants and black shoes.

Anyone with information that could assist detectives with the investigation is asked to call Tampa police at 813-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip by contacting Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS (8477) or via TIP411.