TAMPA, Fla. — A search is underway for a driver accused of shooting toward another car with a child in the backseat, the Tampa Police Department said.
The alleged shooting happened at around 8 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of North Oregon Avenue and West Flora Street, not far from Lowry Park Zoo, according to police. The incident began when two drivers exchanged words at W Sligh Avenue and N Rome Avenue.
During the argument, police said a driver in a red Toyota Camry got out of his car. At that point, the driver in a black 2000s model Volkswagen Jetta pulled out a gun, firing and shattering the Camry's back window, according to the police department.
Officers said the driver fired five to seven shots at the other car while a 5-year-old boy was in the car.
"Thankfully, no one was injured," police said.
Police are searching for a man around 25-30 years old, with a light skin complexion and a mustache. Police said he was wearing a baseball cap at the time of the shooting.
Shell casings were reportedly found at the intersection and are being examined for evidence.
Anyone with information related to the shooting should call Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130, download the Tampa PD app or send a tip to TIP411.