4 dead in unrelated weekend shootings, stabbing in Hillsborough

Tampa Bay, FLLocal News

Over the weekend, Hillsborough County witnessed a surge in violence, resulting in the deaths of four individuals across three separate incidents. A shooting at a Waffle House in Riverview left a 60-year-old man dead after a verbal altercation escalated, prompting an ongoing investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Meanwhile, a tragic murder-suicide unfolded in Tampa when Franklin Vegas Delgado confessed to killing his wife, Waleska Gomez Barroeta, before taking his own life. The sheriff's office is also looking into a deadly stabbing incident at a Carrollwood apartment complex that contributed to the weekend's death toll. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to these events to contact them, as no arrests have been made thus far.

The community is reeling from the violence, and officials are emphasizing the need for vigilance and cooperation in addressing safety concerns. With multiple investigations ongoing, the sheriff's office seeks to resolve these tragic events swiftly. The incidents have sparked discussions about crime and public safety in the area.

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