Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said in a press conference shortly after 6 a.m. that two people were killed and 18 others injured in the shooting.
TAMPA, Fla. — Two people are dead and 18 others were hurt in a shooting between two groups on a busy stretch of Ybor City on Halloween weekend, according to the Tampa police chief.That's located near popular bars and restaurants, including Bradley's on 7th and Ybor City Tap House.
Video from social media showed people on the street in Halloween costumes. As shots were heard, people screamed and tried to get away from the danger.Chief Bercaw set to give an update shortly. We know this happened in the 1600 block of E. 7th Ave."I just ask that everybody look at the victims and realize what happened here. Know that it is unacceptable and if there's any motivation for somebody to provide us a tip, let that be the motivation.
"Yet again, a senseless loss of life by those choosing to settle a dispute with firearms. Lives lost and others forever changed. To what end? The Tampa Police Department had 50 officers deployed in the area at the time, so this is not a law enforcement issue.
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