A tragic crash in Ybor City resulted in four deaths and 13 injuries when a fleeing driver lost control and crashed into a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub, prompting community mourning and calls for answers.
A speeding car fleeing police in Tampa's Ybor City crashed into pedestrians outside a bar, killing four and injuring eleven, raising concerns over police pursuit policies.
A car fleeing police in Tampa's Ybor City crashed into a crowd outside a bar, killing four and injuring 11, with the suspect in custody and facing multiple charges.
A police chase in Ybor City ended in a crash that killed four people and injured 11 others, with the driver hitting a nightclub on Seventh Avenue, prompting an investigation.
A car driven by 22-year-old Silas Sampson lost control and crashed into a bar in Ybor City, Florida, early Saturday, resulting in four deaths and 11 injuries. The driver was speeding and police are charging him with vehicular homicide; the incident remains under active investigation.
The Tampa Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects who assaulted a man outside a club in Ybor City after a concert. The victim, who had attended the concert, approached the rapper for a photo when individuals associated with the performer punched him. The victim suffered a concussion and remains hospitalized. The rapper, Nardo Wick, expressed his concern and apologized for the incident, stating that he does not condone such behavior. The police have released images from a cell phone video capturing the attack and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is proposing a juvenile curfew in Ybor City following a shooting that left two people dead and 15 injured. The curfew would start at 1 a.m. and aims to address concerns about late-night activity and public safety in the historic neighborhood. City attorneys will present a draft ordinance for the curfew, and if supported by the City Council, it could be implemented within a few weeks. The shooting has sparked discussions about the future of Ybor City, with some calling for fewer alcohol-related businesses and a greater focus on residential properties and daytime businesses. Council members are also seeking increased community policing and code enforcement to address noise violations and other infractions.
Newly released court documents provide details on the Ybor City mass shooting that left two people dead and 16 others injured. Tyrell Stephen Phillips, one of the suspects, voluntarily surrendered to officers and admitted to being one of the shooters. Phillips claimed that he felt threatened by a group of individuals and fired his gun towards the entire group, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old boy. However, videos and witness statements contradict Phillips' account, indicating that the teenager did not pose a threat and was shot while his arms were raised. Tampa police are still searching for two other shooters involved in the incident.
A 22-year-old suspect has been charged with second degree murder in a shooting in Tampa, Florida, that left two people dead and 16 others injured. The shooting occurred after a dispute between two groups in Tampa's Ybor City neighborhood. Of the injured, 15 were shot and one had other serious injuries. The suspect, Tyrell Stephen Phillips, was arrested with the help of tips from the community. Police recovered two handguns at the scene and are investigating the involvement of other shooters. Authorities are urging the public to provide any additional information or videos related to the incident.
Two people were killed and 18 others were injured during a shooting in Tampa, Florida, that occurred during Halloween celebrations. The incident took place in the Ybor City area, known for its bars and clubs, and involved a fight between two groups. One suspect has turned himself in, and investigators believe there were at least two shooters involved. The motive for the fight is still under investigation.
A shooting in Tampa, Florida, during Halloween celebrations left at least two people dead and 18 injured after a fight broke out between two groups on a crowded street. The incident occurred near bars and clubs in the Ybor City neighborhood, with video footage showing people in Halloween costumes fleeing in panic. One suspect has turned himself in, while authorities believe a second shooter was involved. The cause of the fight is still under investigation.
Two people were killed and 19 others injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Ybor City, Florida. The incident started with a dispute between two groups, and one person has turned himself in. The investigation is in its early stages, and police are urging anyone with video footage of the incident to come forward.
Two people were killed and eighteen others were injured in a shooting in Ybor City, Tampa. One person has turned themselves in, and the police are urging anyone with information or video footage to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.