DOVER, Fla. (WFLA) — A fight in Dover turned deadly after a man was fatally stabbed late Friday night, deputies said.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a stabbing in a residential area on Mott Road.
An HCSO release stated that deputies found a man who was dead from “upper-body trauma” at the scene.
Detectives said the stabbing happened after the victim and another man got into “an altercation that escalated into violence.”
“Our detectives are diligently gathering every piece of evidence and interviewing any witnesses to see what led to this tragic incident,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “No matter the disagreement, violence is never the answer. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office will ensure that the individual responsible for this senseless death is held accountable.”
Investigators are still working to piece together what happened. If you have information on the stabbing, call HCSO at 813-247-8200.