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Tampa police release surveillance, body cam footage of moments leading up to deadly SoHo shooting

It's believed the shooting stemmed from an argument with two rival groups.

TAMPA, Fla. — New video shows the moments that led up to a deadly shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the SoHo area of Tampa.

In the video, released Monday afternoon by the Tampa Police Department, people in the area of South Howard Avenue and West Horatio Street can be seen running after shots began to ring out.

Along with the surveillance footage, the video also shows body cam recordings from a Tampa Police officer patrolling the area.

"Shots fired! We got shots fired! Over here in front of Jimmy Johns," the officer said in the recording.

Authorities say the shooting started after two rival groups began an argument with each other.

Police reported three adults were injured and taken to the hospital. Kenneth Washington, 28, and Kevon Christmas, 23, both died due to their injuries. The other unidentified adult who was injured suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.

TPD explains investigators are still working to determine what role the injured adult played in this incident, as well as if there were any other shooters involved.

"The overall safety of the community is our top priority," Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement. "Working in collaboration with our community is the best way we can ensure everyone is safe."

Bercaw is reportedly meeting with local residents and businesses on Monday in the SoHo area to address any concerns they have.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to call the Tampa Police Department at 812-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-8477 or by texting SAFETAMPA to Tip411 (847411).

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