According to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), HCSO has arrested a man for an attempted murder of four people that happened on December 20, 2023.
The release states that HCSO deputies responded to multiple calls for service for a shooting that occurred on Sweet Sapling Street in Riverview at 5:48 p.m. on December 20, 2023, and located three victims with gunshot wounds. Thankfully, all were determined to be non-life threatening.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation that turned physical. A fourth victim was physically assaulted when he attempted to break up the fight and was shot at, but not struck.
After a thorough investigation, detectives arrested Darcy Washington, 44, on February 6, 2024, for his involvement. He is facing multiple charges, including:
- Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm and Deadly Weapon (x3)
- Attempted Murder in the First Degree Premeditated Firearm – Discharge (x2)
- Attempted Murder in the Second Degree Premeditated Firearm – Discharge (x2)
- Discharge Firearm in Public or On Residential Property
- Shooting at Within or Into a Building