One Dead, One Injured in Shooting Outside Tampa Lounge; Suspect in Custody
Tampa, FL — September 13, 2025
Tampa Police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place early Saturday morning outside Flexx Sports Bar & Ultra Lounge on East 7th Avenue.
The incident unfolded shortly after 2:15 a.m. when a verbal altercation broke out between two groups outside the establishment. According to investigators, a 22-year-old man was initially removed from the bar for disorderly conduct. He later returned with a firearm and confronted another man, leading to a brief exchange of words that quickly escalated into gunfire.
The victim, a 30-year-old male, was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries. A second adult male also sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the altercation.
Police officers, who were already nearby responding to the disturbance, witnessed the shooting and acted immediately. They rendered aid to the victims and swiftly took the shooter into custody.
“Split-second decisions can have lifelong consequences, and in this case, a disagreement ended with the tragic loss of life in our community,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “This shooting happened with officers in plain view. This reckless behavior is not acceptable within our community.”
The suspect is currently cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues. No further details have been released.
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