TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) – Two are dead this morning and many more are wounded after an early morning shooting in the Ybor historic district of Tampa. Officers responded to the 1600 block of East 7th Ave. in force just before 3 a.m.–approximately 50 officers were already working on 7th Avenue at the time.

Police say that fight between two groups escalated to gunfire in an area with several bars and clubs, ultimately killing one man at the scene and necessitating the transport of 19 others, one of whom died at the hospital.

One suspect has been detained for further questioning. Police have yet to release the names of victims, but Emmitt Wilson says his 14-year-old son, Elijah was killed.

”Our thoughts are with the victims impacted by this senseless act, and our detectives are committed to holding those involved accountable,” Chief Lee Bercaw said.

Detectives are currently working to identify all parties involved. Investigators ask anyone with information to call Tampa PD at 813.231.6130 or contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

This is an ongoing investigation. ABC7 will continue to update the story as additional information becomes available.

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