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Man shot, killed at Plant City lounge

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PLANT CITY, Fla. — Deputies are searching for a murder suspect after a man was shot and killed Saturday morning at a Plant City lounge, authorities said.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) was conducting a homicide investigation at the Twilight Zone Lounge in Plant City.

At 3:54 a.m., HCSO received a 911 call that an unknown individual had shot an adult man.

When deputies arrived, they found Pablo Torres Orozco, 32, with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

"Our hearts ache for this family for their lost loved one over senseless violence," said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives are gathering every piece of information to find what led to this crime. We are committed to bringing justice to the victim and his family and finding who is responsible for this tragic loss of life."

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about the shooting to call HCSO at 813-247-8200.