City of Tampa, FL
11/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/16/2025 12:55
UPDATE: TAMPA POLICE CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO FATAL SHOOTING NEAR E 5TH AVE AND N 22ND ST News Tampa Police TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2025) The Tampa Police Department is[...]
TAMPA, Fla. (November 16, 2025) -- The Tampa Police Department is continuing to investigate the road way dispute and shooting that occurred on Nov. 14 near E 5th Avenue and N 22nd Street.
Officers responded to the area Friday around 7:10 p.m. after receiving reports of a shot fired. Upon arrival, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The victim has been identified as Dedrick Lamar Sykes (B/M 10/12/1984).
Through the course of the investigation, detectives have learned there was a verbal argument between the two parties involved right before to the shooting. The shooter, an adult male, remained on scene, claimed self-defense, and did not exhibit any signs of impairment during the investigation.
Detectives are working diligently to gather all the facts and circumstances of this case and are committed to a thorough and impartial investigation. They will continue to work with the State Attorney's Office to determine the appropriate course of action.
This remains an active investigation. Updates can be provided as they become available.
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