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Retired Tampa cop shot by Hillsborough deputy was hard of hearing, neighbor says

Angel Ortiz said his neighbor, 88-year-old Ronald Ehrich, would have complied with commands to drop his gun if he knew a deputy was in his home.

Tuesday morning's shooting happened at a home on Longcrest Drive in Riverview. An 88-year-old man was killed after he charged at a Hillsborough deputy, who was not injured in the incident. [ JOSH FIALLO | Times ]

Tony Marrero
Morning Editor and Justice Reporter

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