A fatal shooting took place on the evening of January 15, 2025, at the Circle K gas station at 11755 County Road in Thonotosassa, Florida. Deputies responded to reports of gunfire just after 8:30 p.m. and found 37-year-old Paul Strickland suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified 38-year-old Dean Henderson as the suspected shooter and obtained an arrest warrant. Henderson, a two-time convicted felon, was taken into custody on January 16, 2025, and faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a felon and tampering with physical evidence. Officials have not disclosed whether Henderson and Strickland knew each other or what led to the shooting.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says the investigation is ongoing. If anyone was at the Circle K that night or has information about interactions between Strickland and Henderson, please come forward.