The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide in Lutz.
Around 10:27 a.m. on August 17, 2025, deputies responded to a home on Helena Street where they found a male suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
He was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
During a preliminary investigation, deputies learned the victim and another male got into a verbal altercation that led to the shooting.
The shooter has been detained.
"In the span of moments, a disagreement became deadly," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our role now is to bring clarity and uncover the truth because Hillsborough County will never be a place where violence goes unanswered."
This is an active investigation. Any updates will come from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.