PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Authorities in Pinellas County are actively investigating a shooting that took place late Tuesday evening in the Highpoint neighborhood, a densely populated residential area situated just off 150th Avenue North, west of 49th Street North.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire in the area. Responding units arrived swiftly and secured the immediate vicinity, establishing a crime scene perimeter while searching for potential suspects and rendering aid to any victims.
As of now, officials have not released information about any injuries, fatalities, or arrests, though the investigation is still in its early stages. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots, and residents in nearby homes described a chaotic and frightening scene, with some stating they saw individuals fleeing the area on foot.
The Highpoint neighborhood, located in an unincorporated part of Pinellas County near Clearwater and Largo, has seen sporadic gun-related incidents in the past. Tuesday’s shooting has heightened concerns among residents about rising violence and the need for increased law enforcement visibility in the area.
Deputies have canvassed the neighborhood, knocking on doors and speaking with witnesses in hopes of identifying suspects or gathering surveillance footage. Detectives with the Sheriff’s Office’s Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation, and crime scene technicians remained at the location for several hours, collecting shell casings and other potential evidence.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the motive behind the shooting, and it remains unclear whether the incident was targeted or random. The Sheriff’s Office has urged the public to come forward with any information, no matter how minor it may seem.
“We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, or who may have home security footage, to please contact our office,” said a spokesperson for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. “Even the smallest detail could help move this investigation forward.”
As the search for suspects continues, residents are urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity in the neighborhood.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office at (727) 582-6200 or to submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).
Further updates will be provided as more details become available. For now, the community remains on edge, hoping for answers and accountability in the wake of this troubling event.
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