TAMPA, Fla. — Deputies are working to figure out what led up to a shooting death Monday afternoon near Bruce B Downs Boulevard in Tampa, authorities said.
Law enforcement received a call around 2:51 p.m. that shots were fired in the area of Bruce B Downs Boulevard at Regents Park Drive, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies arrived and found a man who died.
“For our community to have to drive by a deceased male in the roadway is absolutely horrific,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister in a statement. “I implore the community to come forward if they have any information whatsoever. No tip is too small.”
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information on what happened is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 813-247-8200.