{"id":205288,"date":"2026-03-25T10:47:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/205288\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T10:47:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:47:09","slug":"navy-veteran-arrested-after-domestic-incident-ends-in-deputy-involved-shooting-hcso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/205288\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy veteran arrested after domestic incident ends in deputy-involved shooting: HCSO"},"content":{"rendered":"

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RIVERVIEW, Fla. – A man was arrested on Tuesday night following a domestic dispute that ended after deputies shot at the suspect.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

According to the Hillsborough<\/a> County Sheriff’s Office, Antonio Jelks, 41, was involved in a verbal altercation before firing a gun inside his home on Manor Cove Circle in Riverview around 8 p.m. Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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When deputies arrived and waited for backup, a black car pulled up to them. Deputies say Jelks exited the driver\u2019s side and immediately fired shots at the deputies that were parked on the side of the road.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Deputy Cole Eskine returned fire and struck Jelks. HCSO<\/a> say Jelks fled further into the neighborhood. K-9s later tracked him to a nearby home, where he was found sitting on a porch.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Deputy Eskine started as a detention deputy in January 2024, and transitioned to the law enforcement academy to become a patrol deputy. HCSO says Eskine has been in training for two months.<\/p>\n

“He did a phenomenal job,” says Deputy Chief Frank Losat. “He resorted back to training. He probably saved his own life, along with his partner’s life tonight.”<\/p>\n

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According to officials, Jelks is a Navy veteran of seven years with an honorable discharge and no prior criminal history.<\/p>\n

Jelks was arrested and transported to Tampa General Hospital for medical treatment.<\/p>\n

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The sheriff’s office says upon his release, Jelks will face two counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer with a firearm, with additional charges expected.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will investigate the shooting and provide any additional updates.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Source: The article was written using information from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office press release and subsequent press conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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