A man has been charged with murder in a stabbing death in the Fish Hawk community

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla — A Hillsborough County man has been arrested after a fatal stabbing during a fight between a lawn care professional and a postal worker last month.

The fight happened around 1 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the 5600 block of Tangerlake Road in Lithia. Deputies who arrived at the scene said they found 29-year-old Jacob Whitaker unresponsive in the road with “multiple stab wounds to the upper torso.”

Whitaker was pronounced dead at the scene by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Deputies investigating the scene said Calloway now faces a single charge of second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing Whitaker.

“I cannot imagine the pain this senseless loss has caused the victim’s family and loved ones. I sincerely hope this arrest gives them peace of mind and closure as they continue to grieve,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will not tolerate this kind of senseless violence in our community.”

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