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A 16-year-old girl was shot early on New Year’s Day in Tampa. The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. near North Tampa Street and East Cass Street. Police on patrol during their New Year’s Eve Operation found the victim and took immediate action.
Details of the Shooting
The girl was shot in the leg and taken to a nearby hospital. Doctors reported her injuries as non-life-threatening. Police said the shooting occurred during an altercation between a small group and a larger group of juveniles.