TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) arrested one man in connection with a downtown shooting that left two victims injured on Friday night, police said.
At 8:11 p.m., officers responded to the 1200 block of North Marion Street following reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a release.
Both victims were taken to a nearby hospital. One has since been released, while the other remains in critical condition, TPD said.
On Saturday, police arrested 41-year-old Eric Gaddis and charged him with two counts of second degree attempted murder and resisting an officer without violence.
While officers were responding, they observed an individual running from the area that matched the suspect's description. Police detained the man, who was later identified as Gaddis. He told investigators he shot the two men because he felt threatened, TPD said.
This remains an active investigation, per the release.
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