The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in a double shooting that occurred early Monday morning, July 27.
Jordan Jaime Silver, 20, is facing felony charges of First Degree Attempted Murder Premeditated with a Firearm and Second Degree Murder with a Firearm.
Following multiple interviews, detectives learned that Silver intentionally shot and killed an adult female victim with a handgun on the 13000 block of Clement Pride Boulevard in Riverview while filming a music video with several others early Monday morning. Silver's actions were unprovoked, according to witnesses. Before fleeing the area, Silver also shot an adult male victim who was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
"Senseless acts of violence will not be tolerated in Hillsborough County," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "I commend our detectives for the thorough investigation that helped us locate the person responsible for this double shooting in less than 24 hours. As we continue working to learn what led up to this tragedy, we will make sure that the person responsible faces the consequences for his actions."
Silver's motives for the shooting are unknown at this time. No additional details are available.