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Florida deputies say couple was followed home, shot after winning jackpot

Florida deputies say couple was followed home, shot after winning jackpot

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A Riverview couple was followed home, robbed and shot after a night out at the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call on August 2, 2024 around 5:00 a.m.

A man and a woman had been shot during an armed robbery at their Riverview home.

The shooting happened outside the home as they parked their car in their driveway, according to court records.

A ring door camera captured part of the incident as the female victim ran to the front door. The camera is motion activated.

The male victim was shot in his right thigh and his left knee, according to court records. The female victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the back of her right calf.

Both victims were taken to Tampa General Hospital.

During interviews with detectives, the couple stated they were on their way home from the Hard Rock Casino in Tampa. The male victim played the slots and won approximately $3,300.

He took out his winnings and left with his girlfriend.

According to court records, the victims are seen leaving the casino followed by two men. The victims drove straight to their house.

Court records stated the couple was followed home from the casino.

Deputies said one of the suspects got out of a vehicle and held the victims at gunpoint and demanded money and also stole the victim’s purse. Both victims were shot.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Marcus Jenkins, 34, and Tristin Wright, 36. Deputies are looking for a third suspect.

Jenkins faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder, robbery with a firearm, aggravated assault and felon in possession of a firearm.

Wright is facing charges including principal to aggravated assault, two counts of principal to attempted first degree murder and two counts of robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

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