Woman killed, man hurt after fight leads to stabbing at park: HCSO
The Brief
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a dispute led to a stabbing, killing a woman and injuring a man.
It happened Sunday evening at Country Run Park in Carrollwood.
Few other details have been released.
TAMPA, Fla. - A woman died and a man was hurt after Hillsborough County deputies say a dispute led to both people getting stabbed at a park on Sunday evening.
What we know
According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to Country Run Park off Anderson Rd. in Carrollwood shortly before 7 p.m.
Deputies say a man and woman were involved in a dispute, and they each went to the hospital with stab wounds.
The woman died at the hospital, according to HCSO, while the man remains hospitalized as of Monday morning.
READ: Domestic dispute turns to gunfire, killing 1 man in Tampa: TPD
What they're saying
"This violent incident, in a place meant for families and children, is both disturbing and unacceptable," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "Our detectives are committed to uncovering the full truth behind this tragic incident. If anyone has information that could assist in this investigation, I urge you to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
What we don't know
HCSO has not released the names or ages of the people involved in the incident.
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