17-Year-Old Wimauma Resident Dies From Gunshot Wound

WIMAUMA, FL — A 17-year-old teen is dead following a shooting in his home in the 500 block of 9th Street in Wimauma Wednesday.

Just before 7 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office received multiple 911 calls from neighbors who heard gunshots. Within 10 minutes, deputies arrived at the home and found 17-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He died before paramedics could transport him to the hospital.

Detectives are calling the teen's death a homicide and are interviewing witnesses to determine what happened.

The sheriff's office has also identified a car of interest that was observed in the area at the time of the shooting. It is a 2013-2015 light-colored four-door Chevrolet Malibu. It has two reflectors in the rear bumper and one reflector/brake light in the upper trunk area. The car may also have a front license plate holder or plate.

Anyone who has seen a car matching this description or has any information on the shooting is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.

"This is yet another tragic situation that has taken the life of a young person far too soon," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "If you have any information, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Any tip could be the one that solves this case."