A man was recently stabbed to death in Central Florida and the suspect was arrested.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged the person responsible for stabbing a man to death in Seffner, near Tampa.
The local 911 Dispatch Center received a call at 12:22am regarding an altercation in the 6400 block of Black Dairy Road last month.
Upon arrival, deputies found 50-year-old Aroshan De Silva suffering from upper body trauma. De Silva was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, detectives identified 34-year-old Natasha Nelson as the suspect. Nelson was arrested and charged with Murder in the First Degree with a Weapon (Premeditated) and Tampering with Physical Evidence for the murder of De Silva.
“Thanks to the swift work of our detectives, the person responsible for this violent crime is now behind bars,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will not tolerate this kind of violence in our community, and we remain committed to holding those who take a life accountable.”
This remains an active investigation, according to local law enforcement.
