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.
April 30, 2025
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