UPDATE: April 9, 2025
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in the Riverview homicide.
On April 8, 2025, a shooting occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and Balm Riverview Road in Riverview.
When deputies arrived, they located Peter Meyer, 45, with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Through investigative efforts, deputies have learned that the shooting began from a dispute between a man in a vehicle and a man on an electric bicycle. Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances that led up to the fatal incident.
Detectives are continuing to confer with the State Attorney’s Office regarding this investigation. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
"Any loss of life in our community is tragic, and we are committed to uncovering the full truth of what happened," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives are working tirelessly to piece together the events that led to this fatal shooting.
This remains an active investigation. Any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.