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Death Investigation in Tampa

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 24-264

Date

Friday December 20, 2024 8:33 AM

Location

Death Investigation in Tampa

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a fatal shooting in Tampa.

On December 20, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the 3700 block of Patina Drive in Tampa.

Once on scene, deputies located an adult male with upper body trauma. Law enforcement attempted life-saving measures before the male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Once the deceased's family has been notified, the Public Affairs Office will release the decedent's information upon request.

At this time, there is no threat to the public. 

This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.