Man arrested in Ruskin after threatening his former employer with a gun over $75, deputies say
RUSKIN, Fla. - A man was arrested on Monday morning after threatening to kill everyone at a business during a confrontation, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
Officials say 39-year-old Tito Evan-Lloyd threatened his former employer with a gun. Around 10:30 a.m., deputies responded to the 4400 block of Eagle Falls Place.
According to the sheriff's office, Evan-Lloyd was upset about a paycheck and confronted the manager. He is accused of waving around a concealed gun and threatening to kill everyone.
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office
After the incident, investigators say he took off. According to HCSO, deputies found Evan-Lloyd at a home on the 400 block of Royal Palm Empress Drive in Ruskin.
He was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
- Felon carrying concealed weapon
- Felon in possession of a firearm
"It is shocking that someone would resort to such extreme measures over a $75 matter. Violence and intimidation have no place in Hillsborough County," said Sheriff Chad Chronister in a statement. "The suspect's actions were a serious threat to public safety, and our deputies did an outstanding job in bringing him into custody quickly."
The investigation is ongoing.
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