Man shot near Tampa elementary school: TPD
Tampa police say a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot on Friday.
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday near Sulphur Springs Elementary.
It happened around noon near the intersection of N. 11th St. and E. Seward St.
Police say the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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While the shooting did not happen at or on school property, Sulphur Springs Elementary was placed on lock-in status out of an abundance of caution because of its proximity to the shooting.
Officers are trying to get information from the victim to identify a suspect and figure out what led up to the shooting.
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