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Inmate Death Under Investigation

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 25-84

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after an inmate died. 
 
On April 30, 2025, at 5:25 a.m., Robert Anderson, 71, an inmate at Falkenburg Road Jail, was awaiting transport for a scheduled court appearance when he suffered a medical event. Deputies and nursing staff immediately rendered aid before he was transported to a local hospital. 
 
After arrival at the hospital, he was pronounced deceased at 7:33 a.m. 

The Medical Examiner's Office will determine his cause of death. Anderson's next of kin has been notified.
 
The investigation is ongoing. The Public Affairs Office will release any further updates.