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Suspect in East Tampa shooting

Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 9:18 PM · 1 min read
Suspect in East Tampa shooting — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL, Fleming Island Health news
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TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - A recently released felon is facing multiple charges after deputies say he opened fire on two people and shot one in the back outside an East Tampa business complex.The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said its 911 center received reports of shots fired about 1:49 p.m. Monday in the roadway leading into the Netpark business complex near the 6200 block of East Hillsborough Avenue.Detectives said a man fired a gun at two people as they ran away. A short time later, one of the individuals showed up at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound to the back. Deputies said the injury was not life-threatening.Investigators identified the suspected shooter as 23-year-old Timothy Carter III. Deputies said Carter was spotted nearby, and they quickly took him into custody. Detectives reported finding a firearm in a nearby trash can.According to the sheriff’s office, Carter was released from prison in May after serving time for carjacking with a firearm.Detectives also learned

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