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Person killed after shooting outside Tampa credit union

Police are looking for leads.

TAMPA, Fla. — A person died at the hospital after they were shot early Friday outside a Tampa credit union.

Officers responded around 6 a.m. to the Suncoast Credit Union location at 1920 E. Hillsborough Ave. on a report of someone shot outside the building, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release.

The person, who has not yet been identified, was taken to the hospital where they died from their injuries.

A suspect has not yet been identified, police said.

"What we do know is that the victim in this incident was a member of Suncoast Credit Union," CEO Kevin Johnson wrote in a letter, in part. "We were absolutely devastated to learn that this member’s life was taken in such a violent act. 

"Our hearts break for the family and friends of the victim, and we truly mourn the loss of their life. Our sincerest condolences go out to their family for this unbelievably senseless crime."

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130. Call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS to potentially be eligible for a cash reward.

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