The Tampa Police Department (TPD) arrested a suspect early Saturday morning who allegedly shot three men in Ybor City.
Sunny Wallace, 21, was charged in the shooting that occurred at a parking garage along the 1500 block of East 5th Avenue.
According to a TPD press release, shortly before 3 a.m., officers on patrol heard shots being fired from the garage. After responding, they located three adult men with gunshot wounds.
"Fortunately, our officers were right there. They responded within seconds, immediately started first aid and were able to make an arrest," Chief Lee Bercaw explained.
The victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Wallace was arrested as he attempted to flee the parking garage, officials said. A gun was recovered from the vehicle when he was apprehended.
A preliminary investigation showed that the shooting stemmed from an argument between Wallace and the victims.
"No matter how many officers are out there, we still need the public's help. If somebody sees something, they got to say something and let us do something," Chief Bercaw added.
According to TPD, Wallace is being charged the following:
- attempted second-degree murder using a firearm causing great bodily harm
- aggravated battery with great with bodily harm with firearm
- aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon
- fleeing and attempting to elude to a police officer
