The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a suspect who threatened his former employer with a firearm.
On Monday, July 22, 2024, at approximately 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to the 4400 block of Eagle Falls Place, where a former employee who was upset about a paycheck confronted the manager, brandished a concealed gun, and threatened to kill everyone.
The suspect, Tito Evan-Lloyd, 39, then fled the area. HCSO deputies responded and located the suspect at a residence on the 400 block of Royal Palm Empress Drive in Ruskin. The suspect was arrested and is now facing multiple charges, including:
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Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
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Felon Carrying Concealed Weapon
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Felon in Possession of a Firearm
"It is shocking that someone would resort to such extreme measures over a $75 matter. Violence and intimidation have no place in Hillsborough County," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "The suspect's actions were a serious threat to public safety, and our deputies did an outstanding job in bringing him into custody quickly."
This investigation is active; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.