TAMPA, Fla. — Detectives have identified and arrested one of the subjects connected to a homicide at the Playhouse Gentleman’s Club, that lead to a man dying early Monday morning after he was shot in the parking lot.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) arrested Alfonso Howard, 23.
He was booked into Orient Road Jail on Felon in Possession of a Firearm charges. He has not been charged with murder in this case.
HCSO said deputies arrived at Playhouse Gentleman's Club around 3:40 a.m. after receiving calls about gunshots in the parking lot.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, was shot in the upper body. He was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he passed away.
HCSO said no witnesses were found at the scene when the shots were fired because they fled. Investigators are now tracking down surveillance footage at local businesses to help solve the case.
There are no other details available at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident should call 813-247-8200. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.
