Crime
60-year-old man killed in shooting at Waffle House in Riverview
The suspect fled the scene after the incident.
A 60-year-old man was fatally shot at a Waffle House in Riverview, Florida, early Saturday morning.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a shooting at the restaurant, located at 10041 US Highway 301 South, around 3 AM.
Upon arrival, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body.
Despite efforts to revive him, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigations suggest that an altercation between two customers inside the restaurant escalated, leading to the shooting.
The suspect fled the scene after the incident.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the case and urges anyone with information to contact them at 813-247-8000.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.