RUSKIN, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested a man after an pulling a body from the water in Ruskin Saturday night.
Kamal Padlowski, 50, was charged with second-degree murder.
At 6:37 p.m., HCSO deputies began investigating what initially came in as a possible shooting stemming from an altercation in the 500 block of Bahia Beach Boulevard in Ruskin.
When deputies arrived, they were unable to locate any signs of a shooting or a victim.
After receiving a witness statement that someone had fallen into the water following an altercation, the HCSO Dive Team was called in and recovered a body in the water.
Through an investigation, detectives learned that there had been a fight between the suspect and another adult male on a boat.
During the altercation, the victim left the boat with Padlowski following. Padlowski then pushed the victim, who then fell and hit his head on the dock. Padlowski then pushed the victim into the water, Sheriff’s Office officials said.
"This tragic incident highlights the severe consequences that can arise from acts of violence, and our thoughts are with the victim's family during this incredibly difficult time," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to ensuring justice is served, and we will continue to investigate this case thoroughly."
The victim is not being named until next of kin has can been notified.
'Cruise lights' on Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office patrol cars raise questions, confusion among drivers
Every driver knows that when you see red and blue flashing lights on a patrol car, you slow down, pull over, or get out of the way.
But in Hillsborough County, drivers will also now see deputies with their lights on, but not flashing. They're called "cruise lights," and the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recently implemented their use on all patrol vehicles.
