The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Ruskin.
On March 15, 2026, at 1:19 a.m., our 911 Dispatch Center received a call regarding a shooting, which was later determined to be on the 5000 block of White Chicory Drive in Apollo Beach.
When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle in a ditch along 19th Avenue Northeast in Ruskin with two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The male driver was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The female victim was transported to the hospital in stable condition.
This remains an active investigation, and the Public Affairs Office will provide any updates as they become available.
SOURCE: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
