Deadly Shooting At Riverview Waffle House Under Investigation

Deadly Shooting At Riverview Waffle House Under Investigation: Hillsborough County Sheriff

Deadly Shooting At Riverview Waffle House Under Investigation
Deadly Shooting At Riverview Waffle House Under Investigation

RIVERVIEW, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place at a Waffle House in Riverview early this morning.

Just after 3:00 a.m. on November 2nd, deputies responded to a call reporting a shooting at the Waffle House located at 10041 US Highway 301 South. Upon arrival, they discovered a 60-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Detectives have determined that a verbal altercation occurred between the victim and the suspect prior to the shooting.

“We are committed to holding those responsible for such reckless violence accountable,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We urge anyone with information that could help identify the suspect to come forward.”

The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 813-247-8000.

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