Anthony Ray Gamez

Age : 40

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/07/2024

Location : 2905 S Frontage Road

City : Plant City

County : Hillsborough

State : Florida

Agency : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/07/2024, deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to arrest 40-year-old Anthony Ray Gamez at a location on 2905 S Frontage Rd in Plant City, Florida. According to initial reports, Gamez allegedly presented a firearm during the encounter, prompting deputies to open fire. He was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.
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The circumstances surrounding the encounter, including the reason for the attempted arrest and whether deputies followed protocols, have not been fully disclosed. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is investigating the incident to determine the sequence of events and assess the actions of the deputies involved.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER: 1 fatality.
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Last Update: 12/04/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/2024/05/08/anthony-ray-gamez-hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office-shooting/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/hillsborough-sheriffs-office-shooting-plant-city
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/fdle-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-in-plant-city/