RIVERVIEW, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has released the identity of the victim in the fatal shooting that occurred on April 8, 2025, at the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and Balm Riverview Road.
The victim has been identified as 45-year-old Peter Meyer.
According to the HCSO, deputies responded to the intersection and found Meyer with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.
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The investigation has revealed that the shooting stemmed from a dispute between a man in a vehicle and a man on an electric bicycle. Detectives are actively working to establish the circumstances leading up to the fatal incident.
Detectives are consulting with the State Attorney’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Sheriff Chad Chronister commented on the incident, stating, “Any loss of life in our community is tragic, and we are committed to uncovering the full truth of what happened. Our detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this fatal shooting.”
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The HCSO is urging anyone with additional information to contact them.
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