19-year-old arrested on attempted murder charge after Tampa shooting: HCSO

TAMPA, Fla. — A 19-year-old man wanted in connection with a shooting that injured another man in Tampa has been arrested, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO). Deputies responded just after midnight on Nov. 5 to the 4800 block of Claymore Drive following reports of a shooting. HCSO said the victim had been involved in an argument with another man in a parking lot. As the victim walked away, the suspect pulled out a gun and fired twice, striking the victim once in the leg, according to the sheriff's office. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives identified the suspect as De'Ronte Stephens, 19, and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Stephens was wanted on charges of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm, aggravated battery with a firearm and discharging a firearm in public or on residential property. On Monday, Tampa police arrested Stephens on an unrelated warrant for five counts of violation of probation stemming from a 2024 aggravated battery case involving a previous shooting, according to HCSO. "This diligent work by detectives in this case led to the arrest of a violent offender who is charged with attempted murder," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. The investigation remains ongoing. HOA said yes, but the CDD says no: Sun City Center homeowners ordered to remove backyard fences For years, homeowners in one Hillsborough County neighborhood had fences around their backyards — fences that were approved by their homeowners' association. But now, another organization with government powers says some of those fences are blocking drainage easements and have to go, at the owners' expense. Sun City Fences Latest Hillsborough County News from Tampa Bay 28 Hillsborough County approves first $90M in renewed CIT money for Rays stadium Jada Williams Metropolitan Ministries holiday tent returns Denis Phillips Hillsborough County leaders to vote on public funding for proposed Rays stadium Keely McCormick $65K donation boosts Metropolitan Ministries holiday drive Jada Williams