Hillsborough County Deputy Shoots Man Pointing Gun During Domestic Violence Call

Deputy-Involved Shooting in Riverview

• 🎯 A deputy-involved shooting occurred in Riverview following a domestic violence call.
• 🚨 The incident began when a man, identified as Manuel Alvarez, allegedly pointed a gun at a Hillsborough County deputy.
• 💥 Deputy Sean Swinford discharged his firearm, striking Alvarez twice in the upper torso.

Circumstances of the Incident

• 🏠 Deputies responded to a domestic dispute involving a fire in a bedroom.
• 📞 The call was initiated by the female victim's ex-husband after their adult children reported the incident.
• ⚠️ The sheriff emphasized that the situation did not need to escalate to the use of deadly force.

Sheriff's Plea and Resources

• ⚖️ Sheriff Chad Chroner expressed frustration that the suspect's actions led to the deputy deploying his firearm.
• 💔 The sheriff highlighted that both suspects in recent domestic violence incidents had no prior criminal history.
• 🆘 He urged victims of domestic violence to seek help, specifically mentioning The Spring of Tampa Bay as a resource.