In a concerning incident highlighting youth violence, Tampa Police arrested 16-year-old Andre Zakanya James on November 27, 2024, for his involvement in a shooting that occurred the previous day. The shooting took place around 1:00 p. m. in the 2100 block of W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, where officers found a teenage male with a gunshot wound to his upper body.

Emergency responders quickly transported the victim to a local hospital, where he remains under medical care. This arrest is part of the police's ongoing efforts to combat rising youth violence in the community, which has become a pressing issue. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the circumstances leading up to the shooting. Community members are left grappling with the implications of such violence and its impact on safety. The incident raises critical questions about youth involvement in crime and the overall safety of neighborhoods in Tampa.

As the investigation unfolds, the community hopes for answers and a path toward reducing youth violence in the area.