Afternoon gunfire shattered a Tarpon Springs neighborhood on April 12, 2026, leaving one man dead and another critically injured after a double shooting in the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue. Police say officers were dispatched around 4:05 p.m. for reports of shots fired, but by the time they arrived, both victims had already been driven to a local hospital by people at the scene. Hospital staff pronounced one man dead shortly after arrival, and the second remained in critical condition. Investigators described the incident as isolated and said there is no known threat to the public.
Police response and scene
As reported by the Tampa Free Press, Tarpon Springs officers responded at about 4:05 p.m. to the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue after multiple calls about gunfire. The block was quickly cordoned off while forensic teams spent hours documenting the scene, collecting evidence and canvassing the area. Detectives interviewed witnesses as they tried to piece together what led up to the shooting. According to the Tampa Free Press…..