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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
3 children unharmed after Tampa shooting leaves 2 dead
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Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in the 3500 block of N. 15th St. A woman in her mid-20s and a man in his mid-50s were found with gunshot wounds; the woman died at the scene and the man died shortly after. Three minor children were inside but were not injured, and officers placed them with family members.
WHO: Tampa police; a woman in her mid-20s; a man in his mid-50s; three minor children (uninjured)
WHAT: A fatal shooting at a home left two adults dead; three children inside were unharmed.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
WHERE: 3500 block of N. 15th St., Tampa, Florida
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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