Man Shot In Shoulder At St. Joseph's Hospital South Parking Lot

RIVERVIEW, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that took place in the parking lot of St. Joseph's Hospital South, 6901 Simmons Loop in Riverview, Friday just before noon.

According to the sheriff's office, there was a confrontation between two men who knew one another in the parking lot at the hospital. Both had received treatment at the hospital earlier that day.

During the altercation, a 27-year-old man shout a 35-year-old man in the shoulder.

The man who was shot was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa for evaluation. His condition is unknown at this time.

The weapon was recovered and the shooter is cooperating with detectives.

The sheriff's office said employees, patients and the general public were never in any danger.