TAMPA, FL. (October 14, 2025) – – Tampa Police obtained an arrest warrant for a man after an altercation escalated when the suspect pointed a gun at the victim, putting him in fear for his life.
On October 9, 2025, Tampa Police responded to a reported altercation involving an armed man at 2005 N. Lamar Ave. The incident occurred just before 8:00 pm, as a city council candidate forum was concluding.
Upon arrival, officers detained and questioned the armed subject, now identified as 37-year-old Elvis Pigott, (black male, 4/6/1988). Initially, the reported victim had left the scene prior to officers arriving. Pigott was released as detectives began gathering evidence and witness statements. There were no injuries reported at the scene.
After gathering evidence and additional witness statements, detectives then consulted with the State Attorney’s Office and a court-authorized warrant was issued for Piggott’s arrest on the charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Improper Exhibition of a Firearm.
Just after noon on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Piggott surrendered himself at Orient Road Jail on the outstanding warrant.
“Our community should know that while not every arrest is immediate, every investigation is thorough,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “The detectives assigned to this case have worked with focused determination to gather all the required information needed, as they do with every investigation.”