Convicted Felon Accused Of Shooting 2 People At Tampa Barber Shop

TAMPA, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place Saturday at a local barbershop.

At around 1 p.m. on May 8, a verbal altercation broke out inside the Fade Station barbershop, 8002 W. Waters Ave. in Tampa. At some point during the argument, deputies said Avondre Victor, 27, brandished a gun. In fear for their lives, the two victims ran out the front door of the barbershop as Victor shot at them multiple times.

Both suffered gunshot wounds but were able to run next door to the Sunshine Animal Hospital, where staff rendered first aid until they were taken to the hospital. The two victims remain in stable condition at this time.

Deputies said Victor fled from the barbershop in his 2004 green Ford Explorer, heading east on West Waters Avenue. He crashed the Explorer into a sign near the Amscot at 7250 W. Waters Ave.

From there, Victor fled on foot from the scene of the crash. At some point, he shot himself in the leg. It's unclear whether the shooting was accidental.

Deputies later located him in the drive-thru lanes of the Bank of America at 8320 Hanley Road, where he was taken into custody. Victor was also taken to a local hospital for treatment.

"This suspect is a convicted felon and is no stranger to jail time, which he will again face following today's shooting," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "He has shown a blatant disregard for human life and is facing charges of aggravated battery and felon in possession of a firearm as a result of his unlawful actions. I want to commend our detectives who pieced together what happened today from two separate scenes."