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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 22, 2026Hillsborough

Indian River County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in West Virginia for Florida homicide

The Indian River County Sheriff's Office has apprehended a male suspect in West Virginia in connection with the death of a 52-year-old woman whose body was discovered in the Florida Ridge area. The arrest occurred four days after the victim was found shot dead on a local road.

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Why It Matters

This event marks the conclusion of a search for a homicide suspect involving multi-state law enforcement coordination following a fatal shooting in Indian River County.

Key Facts

  • A 52-year-old woman was found shot dead on a road in the Florida Ridge area.
  • The Indian River County Sheriff's Office identified a male suspect in the killing.
  • The suspect was arrested in West Virginia.
  • The arrest took place four days after the victim's body was discovered.

Who's Mentioned

organizationIndian River County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency conducting the investigation and arrest.”locationFlorida Ridge“The area in Florida where the victim's body was discovered.”locationWest Virginia“The state where the suspect was located and arrested.”