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Arrest made in connection to shooting on El Portal Drive in Tampa: Police

2 dead after shooting in Tampa: Police
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TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department said they have arrested a suspect in the shooting that killed a man and a woman on Friday.

According to police, the shooting happened just after 11 a.m. at the 8500 block of El Portal Drive. Officers responded to a call of two people being shot.

When police arrived, they found a 37-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman deceased.

Through investigation, TPD said they were able to identify and locate the suspect, Louis Jules, 59. He was arrested around 6 p.m. Friday.

TPD stated that they are still investigating the events leading up to the incident.

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