Sheriff Seeks ID Of Men Who May Be Connected With Shooting

TAMPA, FL — Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office need the public's assistance to identify three men who may have witnessed a fatal shooting.

Surveillance video shows three men running and jumping over a fence moments after a homicide took place in the Del Rio Apartments in the 5000 block of Sligh Avenue East Monday, May 25.

Around 9:30 p.m., deputies were called to the scene after receiving a 911 call of shots fired. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital where he later died.

A nearby traffic crash is believed to be connected to the shooting. The occupants of the car at fault, a dark blue Nissan Sentra, fled the scene. Detectives believe the three men seen in the surveillance video were traveling in that car.

"If you believe you know who these men are, please speak up," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We are working to solve why a man was killed and these men could have valuable information that could be the missing piece."

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.