Update: June 2, 2025, 12:30 p.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has charged a man with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting on the 700 block of Providence Trace Circle in Brandon.
On June 1, 2025, at 7:05 p.m., the suspect and victim began arguing in the breezeway of an apartment building. During the argument, the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene.
The victim, Darien Lamont Henry, 25, was later transported to Brandon Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Detectives learned a verbal altercation occurred between Henry and the suspect. During the argument, the suspect retrieved a firearm and shot Henry in the upper body. Through investigative means, detectives positively identified the suspect as Delfeayo McCoy, 32.
Detectives located McCoy at a residence in the 4900 block of 80th Street South in Tampa hours after the shooting. He is charged with:
- 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
"While this arrest will bring some measure of accountability, it cannot bring back the life that was lost. These senseless acts of violence must stop," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives' efforts to quickly locate and arrest this suspect demonstrate their commitment to justice and keeping our community safe."
This is an ongoing investigation, and any further information will come from the Public Affairs Office.
Original: June 1, 2025, 10:00 p.m.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide following a fatal shooting on the 700 block of Providence Trace Circle in Brandon.
On June 1, 2025, at 7:05 p.m., the suspect and victim began arguing in the breezeway of an apartment building. During the argument, the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene. Deputies are currently trying to locate the suspect.
The victim was later transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
"A man's life has been tragically cut short due to an act of violence that can never be undone," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "There is no dispute that should ever come to this. Our detectives are doing everything they can to locate the suspect and ensure the victim and his family get the justice they deserve."
This is an active investigation. The Public Affairs Office will release the victim's name at a later time.