Woman Killed When Caught In Crossfire Of Shooting On Tampa Streets

TAMPA, FL — A passenger in a car has died after being caught in the crossfire of gunfire in Tampa early Saturday morning.

According to Tampa police, at 12:14 a.m., police were called to the 100 block of West Busch Boulevard for a report of gunshots.

Shortly after that, Tampa police were called to the 2200 block of West Waters Avenue for a report of a woman with a gunshot wound.

Tampa police and fire rescue began life-saving measures, but the woman died.

According to police, the woman was a passenger in a car that was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in the area of 1000 West Busch Boulevard.

The other occupants of the car told police they were not aware the woman was injured and drove to get to a safe place away from the gunfire. When they discovered she'd been shot, the driver stopped in the area of 2200 West Waters Avenue and called for emergency assistance.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Tampa police at 813-231-6130.