TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Police have arrested one suspect after Tuesday’s shooting near Armature Works that left at least four people injured.

Officials said a 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday afternoon and is charged with Attempted Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm and Felon in Possession of a Firearm Juvenile conviction.  

Bay News 9 is not naming the juvenile in accordance with its crime guidelines.

Investigators are still seeking another person of interest regarding the case.

The incident happened around 4:08 p.m. along North Ola Avenue near the popular entertainment area.

According to officials, two groups of teen males between the ages of 13 and 17 were near Stones Throw restaurant when they engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated when multiple rounds were fired.

Officers located three victims upon arrival: a 47-year-old female who suffered a gunshot wound in the arm, a 28-year-old female who suffered a gunshot wound to her ankle, and a 36-year-old female who was grazed by a bullet. The 47-year-old and 28-year-old were transported to a local hospital and both are listed in stable condition. The 36-year-old was treated on scene and is expected to make a full recovery. 

Officials said both groups fled the scene following the incident. One of the subjects believed to be affiliated with one of the groups in the dispute transported himself to a local hospital after sustaining a non-life threatening wound to his leg.

An employee at an Armature Works restaurant says he heard the shots from inside the building.

“I just see a stampede of people, including some of my co-workers, coming toward me,” said Evan Swoboda, a bartender Steelbach restaurant. “Then, yeah, basically we just all ran out and everybody’s screaming, ‘Run, run, run.’ It was just, It was an intense moment.” 

Based on witness accounts and current evidence, an individual from each group exchanged gunfire with one another, officials said. Detectives are currently determining if the firearms used in the incident were stolen as part of the ongoing investigation.

“It is disheartening that yet again our community has to deal with senseless gun violence,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “The lack of concern for the safety of others is not only alarming but disappointing because an incident of this nature does not reflect the true community within the City of Tampa. Together, we can work towards limiting the number of firearms juveniles have access to, by properly securing firearms and locking vehicle doors.” 

Tampa Police Department encourages anyone with additional video footage or information that could assist with the investigation to call (813)-231-6130 or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or via TIP411.