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2023 Ybor City shooting
LocationYbor City, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DateOctober 29, 2023; 10 months ago (2023-10-29) (EDT)
Attack type
Mass shooting, double-murder, pedicide
Deaths2
Injured16
AccusedTyrell Phillips
Dwayne Tillman, Jr
Kayden Abney

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. Three suspects have been arrested, one at the scene, while police believe another is at large.[1][2][3][4][5]

Accused

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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]

Over a month after the shootings, 14-year-old Kayden Abney[8] and 21-year-old Dwayne Tillman Jr. were arrested and charged in relation to the shootings.[9] Police believe there is sill at least one more shooter at large.

Reactions

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A day after the shooting, Gwen Henderson, a Tampa council member, suggested that businesses close at 1:00 am 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 rejected.[10]

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.[11]

References

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  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. ^ Gehrt, Amy (7 November 2023). "Tampa police release video of people of interest in Ybor City shooting". Tampa Bay Times.
  8. ^ "14-year-old facing new charges in deadly Ybor City shooting for shooting, killing 20-year-old: Tampa police". Fox 13. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  9. ^ Moon, Evyn (7 December 2023). "Ybor City shooting: Third suspect arrested, reward increased to $27K as search continues for another suspect". Fox 13. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
  10. ^ George, Olivia (3 November 2023). "Residents back Ybor businesses to reject closing early in response to deadly shooting". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
  11. ^ Mills, Chad (15 November 2023). "After Ybor City shooting, community shares possible solutions with Tampa Police". abcactionnews. ABC. Retrieved 15 November 2023.

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