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Crime
Detectives are currently investigating four shootings that took place Sunday night. In the aftermath, one person died and two others were in- jured.
First Shooting
According to the Tampa Police Department, at ap- proximately 7:50 p.m., offi- cers arrived at the intersection of Powhattan Av- enue and N. 20th Street in ref- erence to a shooting. When the officers arrived, they dis- covered the two men had been injured by gunfire.
One of the victims was suf- fering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers adminis- tered first aid on the scene. However, the 20-year-old man died as a result of his in- juries. The second victim, a 19-year-old man, was struck in the leg. He is expected to survive his injury.
The victim has been iden- tified on Facebook as Jalen Puryear, who lived in West Tampa.
1 Dead, 2 Hurt In 4 Separate Shootings
Gunshot Victim Dies Of His Injuries
JALEN PURYEAR
Second Shooting
In the second shooting, of- ficers were dispatched to the 2500 block of E. Hillsborough Avenue in reference to shots being fired. When the officers arrived, they located shell cas- ings at the entrance of the plaza, but did not find anyone injured.
As that investigation un-
folded, the officers were di-
rd
verted to N. 43 Street,
between E. Idlewild and E. Clifton. The investigating offi- cers reported that several ve- hicles had been struck by gunfire and they located sev- eral shell casings. However,
they did not locate a victim. Shortly before 11 p.m., of- ficers responded to reports of a man being shot while in the 3200 block of E. Hanna Av- enue. When the officers ar- rived, they discovered that a man was suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower
back.
A witness to the shooting
told police that the suspects drove by in a dark sedan and fired several shots out of the vehicle.
The victim was trans- ported to a local hospital, where he is expected to re- cover from his injuries.
Tampa Police are investi- gating a shooting that took place in the 8200 block of N. 13th Street. It took place last Thursday night.
According to police, offi- cers were sent to the location in reference to a man being shot. When they arrived, they found a 53-year-old victim suffering from a single gun- shot wound. The man was transported to Tampa General Hospital by Tampa Fire Res- cue. He later died as a result of
his injuries.
Detectives said it did not
appear to be a random act of violence. Information gath- ered during the investigation suggests that the suspects were two Hispanic men. No additional information was re- leased.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS or online at www.crimestop- perstb.com.
Detectives are continuing to conduct investigations to determine if the four shoot- ings are related. Police have not released any additional information and the investi- gation is continuing.
Anyone with information about the shootings is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873- TIPS or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
In Solving Murder
Family Seeks Help
The family of a 31-year-old man and law enforcement are asking for help from the com- munity. The young man died on September 24th.
According to Tampa Po- lice, officers responded to 1916 E. Columbus Drive. When they arrived at the scene, the officers discovered the body of Jared Asa Semp. His death is being in- vestigated as a murder.
Police have not released any additional information about the death. However, they are asking anyone with information that may help solve the case to contact
JARED SEMP
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
UNCLE SANDY
Remember that not getting what you want, 3, 16, 22, 37, 58, is some- times a wonderful stroke of luck, 8, 11, 33, 49, 61 .
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