Former Tampa City Council candidate being investigated for pulling out gun at forum

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa City Council candidate forum spiraled into chaos Thursday evening when a former candidate pulled out his gun.

Former District 5 candidate and pastor Elvis Piggott said he did it during a confrontation from a family member of a current candidate. The forum between candidates Thomas Scott and Naya Young was held at the Tampa Heights Civic Association venue.

“I have nothing, again, to lie about or to prove,” Piggott said…

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