UPDATE:
Detectives have identified the individual responsible for shooting two victims outside a gas station early Thursday morning.A warrant has been issued for Elisaha Black, 26, on charges of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm (two counts) and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
The shooting occurred on July 1, 2021, at 3:05 a.m. in the parking lot of the Mobil gas station located at 13164 Florida Avenue N in Tampa. Black fled from the scene following the shooting.
Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200. You can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).
ORIGINAL RELEASE:
JULY 1, 2021 -- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning shooting at a Tampa gas station.On July 1, 2021, at 3:05 a.m., deputies responded to the Mobil gas station located at 13164 Florida Avenue N in reference to a shooting that occurred in the business's parking lot. Two victims, male and female, were located there, and both are expected to survive their injuries.
The suspect, an unknown black male, drove away from the scene in a white Nissan Altima. He is described to have a thin build and was last seen wearing a red sweater, black pants, and a baseball cap bearing the Colorado Rockies logo. Pictures of the suspect and the vehicle are provided below.
"Surveillance from inside of the gas station gives us a decent view of the suspect in this case," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "If you recognize him or know where our deputies can locate him, please call us with that information."
Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200. You can also remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).
