In a shocking turn of events, a group of jackpot winners were followed back to their Tampa area home and shot after a lucrative casino win. The incident occurred late Saturday night after the winners exited the casino with their cash winnings.
According to police reports, the victims, identified as a husband and wife in their 50s, were followed by a group of individuals in a dark SUV. The suspects tailed the couple back to their upscale home in the Tampa area, where they were ambushed and shot in their driveway.
Neighbors were awakened by the sound of gunshots and called 911 immediately. When police arrived on the scene, they found the couple suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspects had already fled the scene, leaving the victims in critical condition.
The couple was rushed to a nearby hospital, where they underwent emergency surgery. They are currently in stable condition and expected to recover from their injuries.
Authorities are now investigating the incident and have not yet identified any suspects. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but investigators believe it may have been a targeted robbery.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Tampa community, with residents expressing outrage and concern over the safety and security of jackpot winners. Many are calling for increased security measures at casinos to prevent future incidents like this from happening.
The casino where the winners were targeted, B1039, has issued a statement expressing their condolences to the victims and their families. They have also pledged to work closely with law enforcement to assist in the investigation.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to come forward. In the meantime, the Tampa community is coming together to support the victims and their loved ones during this difficult time.