Monday, February 17, 2025

Man Found Dead in Car After Shooting in Plant City; Second Victim Hospitalized

 


Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in Plant City, leaving one man dead and another injured.


According to the Plant City Police Department (PCPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1800 block of East Warren Street at approximately 9:30 p.m.


Upon arrival, officers discovered a man, identified as Johnnie James, deceased inside a vehicle.


A second victim, who sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm, was also located at the scene.


The injured individual was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in stable condition.


Plant City Police Chief Richard Mills assured the public that investigators are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify those responsible.


“Our department is working tirelessly and utilizing all available resources to determine what happened and bring those responsible to justice,” Chief Mills stated. “We are also keeping the victim’s family in our thoughts during this difficult time.”


Authorities are urging residents in the area to review security camera footage that may provide valuable evidence in the ongoing investigation.


Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Plant City Police Department at (813) 757-9200.

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