HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has apprehended 65-year-old Gerald Declan Radford in connection to a deadly shooting at a dog park in February.
Radford is now facing a Second Degree Murder charge, with an additional enhancement for a hate crime.
Sheriff Chronister stated that the evidence clearly indicated Radford’s actions were motivated by hate, a sentiment he affirmed will not be tolerated in the community.
He expressed gratitude towards State Attorney Suzy Lopez for providing detectives the necessary time to conduct a comprehensive investigation. The sheriff also hoped that Radford’s arrest would bring some solace to the bereaved family of the deceased.
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