Police: Tan Buick sought in shooting of two teens, hit-and-run in North Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - Two juveniles were injured in a shooting on E 99th Avenue, according to the Tampa Police Department.
The first officers on the scene found two boys, a 14 and 17-year-old, suffering non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, TPD said. The victims were taken to the hospital and were listed as stable.
It happened near the corner of N 14th St. and E 99th Ave. in North Tampa. Witnesses told police they saw an older-model (possibly 90s), tan Buick sedan with temporary tag CSD 6712 was seen westbound on 99th Ave. immediately after the shooting.
Police say the Buick was involved in a hit and run at N 12th St and E Linebaugh Ave moments later.
There were no reported injuries in the hit and run.
Tampa police said the shooting "does not appear to be a random act."
Anyone with information about the shooting, hit and run, or the driver and vehicle is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
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