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Man killed outside Hillsborough County gentlemen's club

Anyone who saw the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff's office.

WEST PARK, Fla. — A man is dead following a shooting outside a gentleman's club in Hillsborough County, deputies said. 

Deputies said they were called after 3:40 a.m. to the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club after reports of shots fired in the parking lot. 

When they arrived, deputies found a 33-year-old man who'd been shot. He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital where he died. His name has not been released at this time.

Deputies said there were no witnesses who remained at the crime scene due to shots being fired. Now, investigators say they have to rely on surveillance footage from nearby local businesses in the hopes the crime was caught on tape. 

The sheriff's office didn't release any more details regarding this investigation at this time.  Deputies also didn't release if the shooter responsible for this homicide has been identified or taken into custody. 

However, authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. To remain anonymous, you can submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS. 

"It's truly disheartening to see a holiday weekend, meant for fun and celebration with family and friends, overshadowed by acts of violence," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "Our detectives are tirelessly working to piece together the puzzle surrounding this shooting, and we urge anyone with information to come forward."

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