UPDATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest following the homicide on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the 6000 block of N. 48th Street. Through investigative means, detectives obtained a warrant for Mar’Quel Anetus, 23.
On October 2, 2023, HCSO arrested Anetus, and he is facing charges for:
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Murder in the First Degree Premeditated Firearm
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Tampering with Electronic Monitoring Device
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Shooting at Within or Into a Vehicle
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Robbery with a Firearm
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Out of County Warrant Possession of Marijuana
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Out of County Warrant Burglary of a Dwelling Occupied Conveyance
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Out of County Warrant Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Out of County Misdemeanor
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Out of County Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure X3
"Our detectives worked diligently to identify and hold accountable the individual responsible for this senseless and heinous crime," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office stands against any violence within our community. Our deputies are determined to uphold their mission to serve and protect, and they will not hesitate to ensure that anyone who believes they can bring this behavior within our community is swiftly brought to justice."
This investigation remains ongoing as detectives believe others may be involved in this crime. If anyone has any information on this case, you are asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.
The Public Affairs Office will release any further updates on this investigation.
ORIGINAL: SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in East Tampa.
At 8:20 p.m., the Communications Center received a call indicating that shots had been fired on the 6000 block of N. 48th Street.
When deputies arrived on scene, they found a black male in his 20s with upper body trauma due to multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
"There is never a reason for anyone to let a disagreement rise to the level of deadly violence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Detectives are piecing together this complex scene and will hold the individuals accountable for their wreckless violence."
At this time, deputies have determined that the individuals involved in this crime all knew each other and there is no danger to the public.
If you have any information that could help detectives with this scene, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200.
This investigation is ongoing; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
