Posted on 07/23/2023 11:30:53 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man is facing charges after stabbing and lighting someone on fire Wednesday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were called to a residential neighborhood in Riverview where they found a man suffering from upper body trauma and severe burns. The victim was rushed to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition.
Before they arrived, however, the suspect, identified as 53-year-old Donnie Adams, fled the scene, stating he was going to commit suicide.
Adams was located in Manatee County about 30 minutes later. Adams then turned onto the Skyway Bridge, got out of his car at the south end, and entered the water.
Authorities spoke with Adams, encouraging him to come out of the water. Eventually, deputies entered the water and carried him out.
The sheriff’s office said Adams suffered severe burns that appear to be self-inflicted. He was transferred to a nearby hospital.
“The efforts of our deputies to engage with the suspect saved his life despite the severity of his injuries,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “Our commitment to preserving life, even in the face of such a horrific crime, demonstrates the values we uphold at the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. We will work tirelessly alongside the State Attorney’s Office to ensure that justice is served and our community remains safe from such senseless acts of violence.”
Adams remains in custody at the hospital. An arrest warrant was issued for him for attempted first-degree murder and arson.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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Don’t see where the video is. That’s OK: I wouldn’t want to watch this one, anyway.
It was all just a big misunderstanding. /s
Florida seems so laid back.☺
I am going to be lazy and without reading the linked article guess “lovers’ quarrel.” Bad me.
Fer cryin out loud Chad! Say a word about the victim. No one gives two shakes for the perpetrator.
That fire thing was over the line.
Yep, it sure was. I wonder how the suspect would feel about rope burns on his neck following conviction.
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