Tampa police investigate after body found on 26th Avenue

TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa police said a homicide investigation was launched Thursday after officers found a body.

According to TPD, the investigation began shortly before 9:30 a.m. when officers were called to a report of shots fired in the 1000 block of East 26th Avenue.

Officers said when they arrived at the scene, they found an adult male with upper body trauma. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

According to TPD, the shooting appeared to be a random incident.