What started as an argument between two groups at a Rivergate Drive apartment complex turned into a stabbing that put a 21-year-old woman in the hospital and a 24-year-old Tampa woman in handcuffs, according to deputies.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says the suspect, identified as Anijah Amari Green, was arrested on May 19 and is now facing counts of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
What deputies say
According to a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Facebook post, deputies responded to the Rivergate Drive complex on May 16, where they found a 21-year-old woman suffering from at least one stab wound. Investigators say the stabbing followed an altercation between two groups, and the victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The Sheriff’s Office says Green, 24, was taken into custody on May 19. She was booked on charges that include attempted murder in the second degree with a weapon and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm with a deadly weapon.
Charges and legal context
Under Florida law, aggravated battery is a felony offense. It applies when someone intentionally or knowingly causes great bodily harm, or uses a deadly weapon, and it is classified as a second-degree felony. Attempted murder allegations are brought under the state's criminal attempt rules, which treat an attempt as a separate offense for charging and sentencing.
The legal definitions and penalties for these crimes are set out in Florida Statute 784.045 and Florida Statute 777.04.
How this fits in Tampa Bay
Law enforcement agencies across Tampa Bay have been dealing with a string of violent stabbings in recent months, often tied to domestic conflicts or clashes between groups. In one February case in Pinellas Park, Fox 13 Tampa Bay reported that a woman was charged with attempted murder after a knife attack.
Officials say situations like these can escalate quickly, and detectives in the Rivergate Drive case are continuing to take witness statements and collect evidence.
What happens next
Green remains presumed innocent unless and until she is proven guilty in court. Details on her upcoming court dates and bond status will appear in circuit court records. Those calendars and case files are accessible through the Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
The Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is active and ongoing.
