Man Killed In Gangland-Style Shooting In Town 'N' Country Parking Lot

TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a gangland-style shooting at a Town 'n' Country shopping center.

Just before 5 p.m. Saturday, the sheriff's office received a call about a shooting outside the Panda Kitchen & Bath, 8320 W Hillsborough Ave. in Tampa. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a man dead in a car.

During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that a gray Jeep Grand Cherokee pulled up near the victim's parked car. One person got out of the Jeep and began shooting the man as he sat in his car.

Two other shooters then got out of the Jeep and began shooting the man in the car as well.

All three shooters then got back in the Jeep. As the Jeep was leaving the parking lot, one of the men in the Jeep continued shooting toward the victim.

Detectives are looking for three men and a gray, newer-model Jeep Grand Cherokee with black rims and yellow brake calipers.

At this time, detectives believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the public.

Anyone with information is urged to call 813-247-8200.