TPD: Two East Tampa shootings leave one dead, two injured

TAMPA, Fla. - A man is dead, and two others are injured after two shootings were reported in East Tampa Monday afternoon, the Tampa Police Department said. 

Officers responded to the first shooting at around 1:40 p.m. after someone shot into a vehicle near Ybor City on East Columbus Drive and 14th Street, TPD confirmed. Officers said two people have been hospitalized in this shooting and are in serious condition. 

The second shooting happened at North 35th Street and East Chelsea Street at around 3:30 p.m., according to investigators. A man was taken to a nearby hospital after the shooting, and he has since died from his injuries, Tampa police said. 

TPD Chief Mary O'Connor and Florida House Representative for District 61 Dianne Hart spoke at a news conference after the first shooting Monday afternoon. Both called on the public to come together to help prevent shootings. 

"We are concerned about the violence in this community," Chief O'Connor said. "The community can't solve these cases on their own, we need to do it together. Everybody needs to come together to prevent these future shootings."

The chief urged the public during the news conference to contact TPD if they see anything suspicious. 

Both investigations remain active, officer said. Chief O'Connor said investigators are continuing to determine how many suspects were involved in the shootings. 

Anyone with information is asked to call TPD or Crime Stoppers. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.