A Halloween celebration in Tampa turned tragic as a fight between two groups escalated into a shooting, resulting in two deaths and 18 hospitalizations. The incident occurred during the early hours, with video footage capturing the chaos and police treating wounded individuals. The motive remains under investigation, with one suspect surrendering to authorities.
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00:00 In a shocking turn of events, Halloween festivities in Tampa took a deadly turn when a fight between
00:12 two groups escalated into a shooting incident early Sunday morning.
00:16 The incident resulted in two fatalities and 18 people were hospitalized, according to
00:21 information provided by the Tampa Police.
00:24 The shooting occurred just before 3 am on the 1600 block of East 7th Avenue in the Ybor
00:30 City area.
00:31 The location, known for its bars and clubs, was bustling with late-night revelers at the
00:35 time of the incident.
00:37 It remains unclear if those involved in the altercation had been inside any of the establishments
00:41 before the shooting took place.
00:44 Video footage shared online captured the chaotic scene, with individuals in Halloween costumes
00:48 suddenly faced with gunfire, prompting a stampede.
00:52 The aftermath revealed police treating several wounded individuals on the ground, emphasizing
00:57 the severity of the situation.
00:59 Police described the incident as a disturbance or a fight between two groups, noting the
01:04 unfortunate involvement of numerous innocent bystanders.
01:07 The victims' injuries and the details of the altercation leading to the shooting were
01:11 not immediately disclosed.
01:13 One suspect has surrendered to the police but investigators suspect the involvement
01:18 of at least two shooters.
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