15-year-old arrested for murder after deadly Gibsonton stabbing

GIBSONTON, Fla. - Hillsborough County deputies say a 15-year-old was arrested following a fatal stabbing that occurred in Gibsonton early Thursday morning.

They said it happened at a home in the 8500 block of Honeywell Road around 1:42 a.m. 

When deputies arrived, they found one man with a stab wound. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he later passed away.

Officials said the teen suspect, identified as Hunter Eargood, knew the victim. They said there was a physical confrontation prior to the stabbing.

The victim has not been identified. Deputies did not specify the relationship between Eargood and the victim.