'We didn't come here for this': Ybor City visitors grateful for life after deadly shooting
Share this @internewscast.com

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 22-year-old man is in custody after a deadly shooting at a sports bar in Ybor City on Saturday, police said.

Just after 2:15 a.m., two groups, unfamiliar with each other, were involved in an argument outside Flexx Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge, which led to the man being removed from the premises due to his behavior.

Authorities say he came back with a gun, got into another argument, and shots were fired.

A 30-year-old man was taken to the hospital and later died.

Another man was injured in the altercation and had non-life-threatening injuries.

Police confirmed the 22-year-old man was the shooter and taken into custody.

The shooting happened as Tierra Jones of Toledo, Ohio, was celebrating her birthday in Ybor City with two friends.

“We weren’t here for any trouble; I just wanted to have a good time. Hearing about something like this as soon as you leave is just shocking,” Jones expressed.

She said she and her friends were at another establishment when the server recommended, they go to the sports bar.

“They mentioned that there would be some older individuals and tourists, and we were aware it would be a diverse crowd, but a shooting was the last thing we anticipated,” Jones added.

Jones said the three were later notified of the tragedy.

“One of our friends told us that it had been a shooting and that somebody had got shot in the head and was murdered,” Jones said.

Jones’ friend Arielle Gray said she was thankful the group had already left.

“We were gone away from there for about an hour, so we could have been in the mix,” Gray said.

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said officers were on scene when the shooting happened.

“This shooting happened with officers in plain view. This reckless behavior is not acceptable within our community,” Bercaw said in a statement.

Gray said the violence across the nation has become discouraging.

“This has been a persistent problem. People have tried to implement solutions, but honestly, I’m unsure what can be done to resolve situations like these,” Gray remarked.

Officials said the shooter is cooperating in the investigation but have not yet identified him nor the deceased victim.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

States Decide on Adopting Trump’s Tax Cuts for Tips and Overtime – What It Means for You

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A pressing issue awaits state legislators across the…

Johnson City Leaders Outline Vision for 2025: Strategic Goals and Future Planning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Friday, Johnson City commissioners Greg Cox,…

Supreme Court Temporarily Supports Immigration Judges in Free Speech Case, Rejects Trump Administration’s Stance

WASHINGTON – In a notable development, the Supreme Court on Friday delivered…

Unveiling ‘Murder101’: Elizabethton High School’s Gripping Journey to the Sundance Film Festival

In room 206 of Elizabethton High School, a transformation occurs each year.…

Erika Kirk of Turning Point USA Endorses Vice President JD Vance’s Prospective 2028 Presidential Campaign

Erika Kirk speaks during Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest 2025, Thursday, Dec. 18,…

Unraveling the Mystery: New Developments in the Brown and MIT Shooting Investigations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Just ahead of Thanksgiving, Claudio Neves Valente checked into…

Apopka Police Launch Search for Suspect in Alleged Walmart Scam Incident

APOPKA, Fla. – Authorities in Apopka are on the lookout for a…

Judge Overturns Conviction in Jam Master Jay Murder Case, Granting New Hope for One Defendant

NEW YORK – In a dramatic legal twist, a judge on Friday…

United Airlines Launches Non-Stop Flights from TRI to Chicago: Starting June 2024

In an exciting development for travelers in the Tri-Cities region, United Airlines…

Florida Legislators Deliberate ‘Ya Ya Alert Act’ to Enhance Real-Time Threat Notifications

ORLANDO, Fla. – In a bid to bolster public safety, Florida lawmakers…

Trump Administration Imposes Visa Restrictions on Two Honduran Election Officials Amid Special Vote Count Dispute

TEGUCIGALPA – In a significant move, the Trump administration imposed visa restrictions…

U.S. Strikes Back: Military Action Unfolds in Syria

In a world already rife with tension and conflict, the declaration of…