Double Homicide Investigation In Riverview: Sheriff

BLOOMINGDALE — RIVERVIEW, FL — A double homicide occurred in Riverview late Wednesday night, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

The bodies were outside a business in the 100 block of Pelican Circle, investigators said. The victims had upper body trauma.

At this time, detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

"Detectives are collecting evidence to try and determine what led to these deaths and who is behind the attack," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Given that this crime occurred in an isolated area, in the middle of the night, finding witnesses will be a challenge, which makes it imperative for anyone who saw or heard anything, to please come forward."

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.