Homicide Investigation Underway in Plant City

Photo by Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office | Press Release

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is conducting a homicide investigation that left one dead in the parking lot of The Twilight Zone Lounge in Plant City, a press release from HCSO states.

According to the release, on February 3, 2024, at 3:54 a.m. HCSO received a 911 call that an unknown individual had shot an adult man.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they found Pablo Torres Orozco, 32, with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced deceased.

"Our hearts ache for this family for their lost loved one over senseless violence," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives are gathering every piece of information to find what led to this crime. We are committed to bringing justice to the victim and his family and finding who is responsible for this tragic loss of life."

Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area this morning and may have seen something related to this crime to call HCSO at 813-247-8200.
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As of publication, this investigation is ongoing; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.