Bodycam video: 2 Hillsborough deputies shoot, kill armed man in bathtub

Bodycam video shows deputies shooting armed man

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing the moment two deputies shot and killed a man in a bathtub after he pointed a gun at them at a home off Courtney Palms Blvd.

TAMPA, Fla. - Two deputies shot and killed a man in a bathtub after he pointed a gun at them Saturday night, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

HCSO released bodycam footage from the incident on Sunday.

The deputies were responding to a 911 call along Courtney Palms Blvd. in the Tampa area from a family member who said they heard gunfire coming from the bathroom and were concerned their loved one may have died by suicide.

An armed suspect was killed by two deputies in a bathtub Saturday night, HCSO says.

When Deputies Jose Rodriguez and Jenna Roberts arrived at the home, they went to the bathroom where they found Anthony Dadante, 67, in the bathtub with blood on his chest and a gun in his hand.

The deputies asked Dadante to drop the gun several times before he pointed the gun at Deputy Rodriguez, and both deputies shot Dadante.

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Sheriff Chad Chronister said the deputies made the right decision in the midst of a life-threatening situation.

"What began as a response to a potential suicide changed into a life-threatening confrontation that no deputy ever wants to face," said Chronister. "Our deputies had to make a tough decision in an instant, and it was the right one."

Neither deputy has had any prior use of force with HCSO.

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Roberts has been with Hillsborough County since September 2017 and Rodriguez has been on the force since March 2022.

"The holidays can be a difficult time for many," said Chronister. "If you're struggling and feeling overwhelmed, know you're not alone. Don't hesitate to reach out to the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay."

If you or a loved one are in need of help and services, you can call the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay at 211, which offers 24/7 support.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is handling the investigation.

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