Morning Shooting Near Downtown Tampa Ends In Arrest After Foot Chase

TAMPA, Fla. – A police response to gunfire on North Marion Street Friday ended with two men hospitalized and a local man in handcuffs. Tampa Police confirmed the arrest of 41-year-old Eric Gaddis, who was spotted fleeing the scene of the shooting in the 1200-block of the city’s downtown area.

The incident unfolded on April 17, 2026, when officers arrived at the scene to find two adult men suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency crews rushed both victims to a nearby hospital. According to investigators, one man has since been discharged, while the second victim remains in critical condition as of Saturday morning…

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