Tampa Police Seek Man Who Shot Gentlemen's Club Bouncer

TAMPA, FL – Tampa Police are searching for a man who shot a bouncer and a patron at the Dreams Gentlemen’s Club in Tampa.

According to police, club bouncer Lavon B. Rowells, 33, was trying to break up a fight occurring outside the Ybor City club at 4218 E.. 7th Ave. between Henry R. Norton, 38, and an unknown man around 12:24 a.m. April 8.

The unknown man pulled out a gun and shot both Norton and Rowells in the back. He then fled on foot.

The unknown man is a black male with short hair, 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt and jeans. He may have been driving or riding in a silver or gray Dodge Dart. Surveillance video in the club captured the man's image.

Both Rowells and Norton survived their gunshot wounds.

Anyone with information that may assist in identifying this man is asked to call Crimestoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.

Images via Tampa Police