NORTH PORT, Fla. — According to the Nort Port Police Department, around 10:30 a.m. a reported shooting took place in the area of Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.
One person has been flown to the hospital and NPPD say they are hopeful this person will survive.
Two individuals involved were quickly located at 7-11 on Toledo Blade Blvd in the Publix shopping plaza. NPPD has arrested the two individuals in connection to the shooting.
41-year-old William Walker of Dade City was arrested on the following charges:
- Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon
- Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling/Vehicle
- Tampering with Evidence, Drug Possession
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
41-year-old Gilliana Eichenlaub of Zephyrhills was also arrested on charges of Tampering with Evidence and Accessory after the fact.
All subjects involved are accounted for, but NPPD says this is still an active investigation.
UPDATE: At this time we believe all involved are familiar with each other. There is another individual who we need to locate to talk to. At this time, we do not believe there is a threat to the community.
— North Port Police (@NorthPortPolice) May 14, 2023
