Late Friday night, a shootout took place at The Alley at Southshore, a Riverview bowling alley, resulting in the hospitalization of an off-duty ATF agent. ABC Action News reports that deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident at 10221 Big Bend Road after receiving reports of gunfire at 11:07 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body.
An off-duty ATF agent, engaged in an altercation before the shooting, was the victim, according to officials. As provided in a statement by Hillsborough Sheriff's officials, "The victim was an off-duty ATF agent." The nature of the altercation remains unclear as details are scant, but detectives are piecing together the circumstances that led to the shooting. While undergoing treatment in a hospital, the agent's current condition has not been disclosed by the authorities, as per ABC Action News.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office managed to arrest a suspect. 10 Tampa Bay adds that Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer is expected to provide a more detailed update on the investigation on Saturday morning. The locale of the crime scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination and to collect evidence that may shed light on the events' timeline.
While the investigation is ongoing, the Sheriff's Office is withholding further information as they continue to investigate. As reported by WFLA, aside from the confirmation of the shooting and arrest, officials have yet to provide additional insights into the altercation or any potential charges to be filed. The community seeking answers anticipates the forthcoming briefing from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office with the hopes that it may bring clarity to Friday night's violent event.
