Tampa Police Investigate Fatal Shooting, Three Children Safe
Tampa Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 3500 block of N. 15th St. early on August 21, 2026. Officers found an adult female and an adult male, both in their 20s and 50s respectively, suffering from…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 21, 2026 —
Tampa, FL – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two adults. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of August 21, 2026, in the 3500 block of N. 15th Street.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered an adult female and an adult male who had sustained gunshot wounds. Authorities stated that the female was in her 20s and the male was in his 50s. Both individuals succumbed to their injuries after being found at the residence.
During the course of the investigation, three minor children were found to be present in the home. These children were unharmed and have since been safely reunited with their family members. The Tampa Police Department has confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public stemming from this incident.
The investigation is being led by the Tampa Police Department. Further details regarding the circumstances of the shooting have not yet been released. The names of the deceased individuals have also not been provided at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Eddy Durkin (Police Department) on www.tampa.gov, see more information here.
