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Police: 1 person dead, another hurt in Pinellas Park shooting

Officers were able to determine an argument between two men eventually led to gunfire.

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. — One person is dead and another person was rushed to the hospital following a shooting at a Pinellas Park apartment complex, local police said in a news release.

The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. Tuesday at Boardwalk Apartments, located at 6401 102nd Ave in Pinellas Park. Officers with the Pinellas Park Police Department were dispatched to the scene on reports of a person shot.

Once on scene, officers determined an argument between two men eventually led to guns being fired. 

"Both individuals fired shots at each other, resulting in injuries to both parties," the department explained in the release.

One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was taken to the hospital. He is said to be OK and is being interviewed by investigators.

No arrests have been made yet. Officers said the public isn't in danger at this time.  

"The investigation into the incident is currently active, and our dedicated team of detectives is diligently working to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting," the agency said in a statement.

No other information has been released, at this time.

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