Update: November 3, 2024, 5:40 p.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested Michael Aldana, 24, for fatally stabbing a nineteen-year-old in Tampa.
On November 3, 2024, at 2:15 a.m., HCSO's Communications Center received multiple calls reporting a stabbing.
At 2:20 a.m., deputies responded to Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments, located on Northgreen Avenue in Tampa, where they found Arnold Gutierrez with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Through investigative efforts, detectives learned that Aldana and Gutierrez had engaged in a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Aldana stabbed Gutierrez multiple times.
Michael Aldana was arrested and transported to the Orient Road Jail.
"Our hearts go out to the family of the young man whose life was ended in this senseless act of violence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thanks to our detectives' hard work and dedication, the suspect is in custody. We are committed to ensuring that those who choose violence are held accountable."
Aldana is currently facing one charge of First Degree Murder with a Weapon.
This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
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Update: November 3, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal stabbing.
On November 3, 2024, at 2:15 a.m., HCSO’s Communications Center received multiple calls reporting a stabbing.
At 2:20 a.m., deputies responded to Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments, located on Northgreen Avenue in Tampa, where they found a nineteen-year-old male with apparent stab wounds.
The victim was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives have discovered a verbal argument escalated, resulting in the victim being fatally stabbed.
“What began as a verbal argument has sadly turned into a tragedy,” said Sheriff Chronister. “Our detectives are fully committed, working tirelessly to gather every fact in this investigation.”
HCSO believes this is an isolated incident and the public is not in danger.
This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
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Original: November 3, 2024, 6:30 a.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal stabbing.
On November 3, 2024, at 2:20 a.m., deputies responded to Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments, located at Northgreen Avenue in Tampa, for reports of a stabbing.
Upon arrival, deputies found a male, 19, with apparent stab wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.