Tampa police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon on the 7700 block of North Florida Avenue. Police said they were summoned to that area at 3:45 p.m. to reports of a shooting. They found a man with gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead on the scene.

Tampa police said they found a man with a gunshot wound at around 3:45 p.m. Monday in the area of North Florida Avenue. He was declared dead at the scene. Police have closed North Florida Avenue between East Hanlon Street and East Kirby Street. Drivers are asked to find alternate routes as the investigation continues.