HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a homicide investigation in Ruskin.
On Friday, just before 10:00 p.m., deputies responded to the report of a shooting in the 300 block of Manatee Drive. Once deputies arrived, they discovered a male victim with an upper-body gun shot wound and began performing life-saving measures.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
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“I’m saddened by this senseless loss of life,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our detectives are currently working to determine what led up to this fatal shooting. If anyone has additional information, please contact us immediately.”
This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public. At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact HCSO at (813) 247-8200.
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