2023 Ybor City shooting
Part of mass shootings in the United States
LocationYbor City, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DateOctober 29, 2023 (2023-10-29) (EDT)
Attack type
Mass shooting
Deaths2
Injured16
AccusedTyrell Phillips

On October 29, 2023, at around 3:00 am, a mass shooting occurred in the Ybor City district of Tampa, Florida, United States, at the popular tourist area of 7th Ave. A fight broke out between two groups, killing a 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy, and injuring 16 others. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene, while another is at large.[1][2][3][4][5]

Accused

One suspect has been arrested and identified as Tyrell Phillips. According to court documents, Philips told police he got into an altercation with a group of people, resulting in him shooting in fear for his safety.[6] Investigators believe additional people fired during the shooting.[7]

Reactions

A day after the shooting, Gwen Henderson, a Tampa council member, suggested that businesses close at 1am for six months following the shooting. Community members and business owners claimed it was "another gut punch" and would not bring light to the real issues. The proposal was subsequently rejected.[8]

On November 14, Ybor City hosted a meeting to discuss how to move forward after October 29. Speakers at the meeting expressed frustration and disappointment with the city.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Razek, Raja (October 29, 2023). "22-year-old charged in Tampa shooting that killed 2 and injured 16". CNN. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Suspect arrested in Tampa shooting that killed 2, injured 18". CBS News. October 29, 2023. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Ybor City Shooting: Suspect accused of opening fire killing 2, injuring 16 makes first court appearance". Fox News. October 29, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ Galarza, Monica (October 29, 2023). "Suspect in deadly Ybor City shooting, Tyrell Phillips, due in court". NBC News. Archived from the original on October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  5. ↑ Jacobo, Julia (October 29, 2023). "2 dead, 18 injured in Tampa street shooting, police say". ABC News. Archived from the original on October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Prosecutors file murder charge against Ybor City shooting suspect". Tampa Bay Times.
  7. ↑ "Tampa police release video of people of interest in Ybor City shooting". Tampa Bay Times.
  8. ↑ George, Olivia. "Residents back Ybor businesses to reject closing early in response to deadly shooting". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  9. ↑ Mills, Chad. "After Ybor City shooting, community shares possible solutions with Tampa Police". abcactionnews. ABC. Retrieved 15 November 2023.


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