Summary
A speeding driver in Tampa, Florida, crashed into a bar after being chased by police, resulting in four deaths and 13 injuries. The suspect, a 22-year-old man, was eventually caught and police are investigating the crash. The crash happened at a popular LGBTQ bar, but police do not currently believe it was targeted.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred in Tampa, Florida.
- A 22-year-old driver lost control of his car and hit a bar's outdoor patio.
- Four people died and 13 were injured in the crash.
- The police had been chasing the car, which was involved in street racing.
- The police stopped their pursuit after a PIT manoeuvre failed.
- The bar, Bradley's on 7th, is a known LGBTQ location, though there's no evidence the attack was targeted.
- Among the injured, two are in critical condition, and two have been discharged from the hospital.
- The Tampa Police Department and Florida Highway Patrol are conducting an investigation.