The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the suspect responsible for a stabbing that occurred early Saturday morning in Tampa.
On May 16, 2026, at approximately 4:30 a.m., #teamHCSO deputies responded to an apartment complex located on the 7700 block of Rivergate Drive following a report of a stabbing.
When deputies arrived, they found an adult woman suffering from at least one stab wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The investigation revealed during an altercation between the two groups, Anijah Green, 24, stabbed the 21-year-old victim. On May 18, 2026, detectives obtained an arrest warrant and Green was taken into custody on May 19, 2026.
Green has been charged with:
- Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm and Deadly Weapon
- Attempted Murder In The Second Degree With Weapon.
“This violent act left a young woman seriously injured and put multiple lives at risk,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Thanks to the swift work of our deputies and detectives, the suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody. Violence like this has no place in our community, and we will continue working to hold those responsible fully accountable.”
This remains an active investigation. Any updates will be provided by the Public Affairs Office.
