Crime & Safety
Sheriff Seeks Man Accused Of Shooting 2 People At Gas Station
Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies are on the hunt for a man who shot two people July 1 at a Tampa gas station.
TAMPA, FL — After posting a surveillance video on social media, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who may have taken part in a shooting at a Tampa gas station July 1.
A warrant has been issued for Elisaha Black, 26, on two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.
A warrant has been issued for Elisaha Black, 26, on two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.
At 3:05 a.m., deputies were called to a shooting at the Mobil gas station at 13164 N. Florida Ave.
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According to detectives, a man driving a white Nissan Altima shot another man and a woman in the parking lot of the gas station. Both are expected to survive their injuries.
"Surveillance from inside the gas station gives us a decent view of the suspect in this case," said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
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Anyone with information on Black's whereabouts is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200 or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS.
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Photos of the shooter were captured on the gas station's surveillance camera.
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