RUSKIN, Fla. – A tragic incident unfolded in a Ruskin neighborhood on Saturday evening, resulting in the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy, as reported by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO).
Authorities were called to Seminole Sky Dr. in the Bahia Lakes neighborhood at approximately 4:37 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, the boy succumbed to his injuries.
The HCSO has identified the shooter as a 15-year-old boy who claimed to be an acquaintance of the victim. The teenage suspect is said to be cooperating with the ongoing investigation into the tragic incident.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation as law enforcement officials work diligently to piece together what transpired in the moments leading up to the fatal altercation.
As the community grapples with the devastating loss of a young life, the HCSO continues its efforts to gather information and uncover the circumstances that led to the tragic shooting. The authorities urge anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation into this heartbreaking event.