UPDATE: February 3, 2026
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for a fatal shooting in Tampa.
On February 2, 2026, at 6:18 p.m., detectives arrested Maurice Blackmon, 44, for shooting and killing Corey Brown, 34. Blackmon shot Brown on North Nebraska Avenue and 129th Avenue following a dispute on February 2, 2026.
Blackmon is charged with Murder in the Second Degree Firearm - Great Bodily Harm/death.
"No disagreement should ever lead to violence and the loss of life," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thanks to the quick work of our detectives, this person is off our streets and will be held accountable for their senseless actions."
This is an active investigation, and any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
ORIGINAL: February 2, 2026
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting in
Tampa.
On February 2, 2026, HCSO's 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 6:32 a.m. in regards to a shooting on North Nebraska Avenue and 129th Avenue.
When deputies arrived, they located an adult male with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives believe this is an isolated incident.
This is an active investigation, and any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.