UPDATE: May 26, 2024
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man following an altercation that led to a death on Saturday night.
On May 25, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., HCSO deputies began investigating what initially came in as a possible shooting stemming from an altercation in the 500 block of Bahia Beach Boulevard in Ruskin.
When deputies arrived they were unable to locate any signs of a shooting or a victim. Due to a witness statement that someone had fallen into the water following an altercation our Dive Team was called in and they recovered a body in the water.
Through investigative means, detectives found there had been an altercation between the suspect, Kamal Padlowski, 50, and another adult male on a boat. At some point during the altercation the victim left the boat and Padlowski followed the victim onto the dock where he pushed the victim. The victim fell and hit his head on the dock, and Padlowski proceeded to push him into the water.
Padlowski has been arrested and charged with Murder in the Second Degree.
"This tragic incident highlights the severe consequences that can arise from acts of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim's family during this incredibly difficult time," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to ensuring justice is served, and we will continue to investigate this case thoroughly."
All further information on this case will come from the Public Affairs Office.
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ORIGINAL: May 25, 2024
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation on the 500 block of Bahia Beach Boulevard.
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 6:37 p.m., HCSO's Communication Center received a call regarding a possible shooting near a dock on the 500 block of Bahia Beach Boulevard in Ruskin.
Once on scene, detectives called in our Dive Team, who recovered a male victim from the water a short time later.
At this time, detectives are working with the Medical Examiner's Office for a positive identification and cause of death.
This is believed to be an isolated incident and no threat to the public.
Any further information on this case will come from the Public Affairs Office.