The reward for tips about the suspect involved in a shooting on Thursday in Tampa, Fla. has been increased after the incident left one teenager dead and five others injured.
At just before 1 a.m., Tampa Police officers arrived at the scene on Woodville Street, where a 17-year-old was killed in the shooting.
Authorities reported that five other males, aged between 19 and 22, sustained injuries. Investigators suspect this was a targeted shooting due to an earlier conflict.
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Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay has put forth a reward, and with the Florida Crime Stoppers and the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s collaboration, an offer of up to $4,500 is available for information that could lead to an arrest.
The tip must come through the Crime Stoppers program and is only available through June 30, 2026.
Additionally, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is adding up to $5,000 to the reward, raising the total available for helpful information to $15,000.
If you have any details about this incident, contact Tampa Police at 813-231-6130. To stay anonymous, you can submit tips to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay by calling 800-873-TIPS.
