Fatal Stabbing Of Brandon Man Leads To Arrest Of Teen On Murder Charge

BRANDON, FL — A 17-year-old Brandon teen has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal stabbing of a Brandon man Sunday.

Around 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies were called to a home in the 900 block of Summer Breeze Drive for a report of a stabbing. When they arrived, deputies found a man with upper body trauma. He was rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Not far from the scene, deputies encountered the 17-year-old boy who admitted that he stabbed the man during a heated argument.

"Our hearts go out to the family of the victim who are hurting after losing their loved one to this violence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "This teen learned too early in his life, and unfortunately too late overall, that anger should never control your actions. It's not just his life that's ruined, but so many others as well with his deadly decision."

The teen is facing one felony county of murder in the second degree with a weapon.