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.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.