Verbal altercation between customers at Waffle House in Riverview – turns deadly

River view – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies received multiple calls about a shooting at the Waffle House on 301 in Riverview. When deputies responded, they discovered a man had been shot. He had a gunshot wound to his upper body.

HCSO believes the suspect and victim were verbally arguing when the suspect shot the victim and fled. The suspect is still on the run, but HCSO says they believe there is no danger to the public at this time.

An investigation is underway. So far, deputies believe the two were not at the restaurant together, but do not know if they knew each other. They are interviewing several witnesses to this crime and gathering security video from nearby businesses.

HCSO is asking if you know anything about the suspect’s whereabouts, please call 1-800-873-TIPS.

We have a team on this developing story and will bring you updates as they gather more information.