TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has arrested Jafet Rodriguez, 39, and Kenneth Jackson, 34, after a shooting outside of a nightclub in Tampa.
According to deputies, on Monday, at 1:53 a.m., while on patrol, several HCSO deputies heard multiple gunshots coming from the Secrets Gentlemen’s Club, located at 8829 West Hillsborough Ave.
Within moments, deputies arrived when they saw a white SUV fleeing from the scene.
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Detectives began investigating and located Joar Michel, 39, with a gunshot wound to his shoulder.
Patrol deputies initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle that was observed fleeing from the scene shortly after that.
Despite the deputy’s attempts to pull over the SUV, the driver did not comply. HCSO’s Aviation Unit was dispatched to provide surveillance, guiding deputies to the suspect’s vehicle.
Additionally, the Tampa Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol began assisting in coordinating efforts to stop the car.
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“After several minutes of following the vehicle, the driver approached a stop sign where our deputies could box the SUV to prevent it from fleeing again. Jackson, the driver, fled on foot until the Tampa Police Department arrested him,” said HCSO.
Rodriguez, the passenger and shooter, was arrested without incident.
“The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will not stand for any form of violence in our community. These two individuals will be held accountable for their reckless and violent actions,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our deputies and law enforcement partners showcased remarkable skill and teamwork in arresting these perpetrators. Let the message be clear: anyone who believes they can bring violence into our community will meet the full force of the law.”
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