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4 dead, 13 injured after street racer slams into crowd at Tampa bar

4 dead, 13 injured after street racer slams into crowd at Tampa bar

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.

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