Man Accused Of Shooting 2 People In Town 'N' Country

TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a 50-year-old man for attempted murder in connection to a shooting Saturday.

According to the sheriff's office, on June 11 just after 1:30 a.m., George Rivera shot two people in the 7000 block of Stillridge Drive in Tampa.

Rivera knew both victims. According to the sheriff's office, he was hanging out with the victims earlier that evening.

Rivera went outside to leave, but returned and shot both people several times.

Both sustained extensive gunshot wounds, but are in stable condition.

Rivera has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree premeditated, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and shooting into a building.