Tampa Pastor Arrested After Pulling Gun at City Council Forum, Police Say

Tampa pastor arrested after pulling gun at city council forum, police say

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Tampa Police Department has arrested a pastor who was involved in an armed confrontation at a District 5 City Council community forum last week. According to police, officers responded to a report of an "altercation involving an armed man at 2005 N. Lamar Avenue" just before 8 p.m. on Thursday. A TPD release said the initial altercation escalated "when the suspect pointed a gun at the victim, putting him in fear for his …

Former Tampa City Council candidate arrested for pointing gun at candidate forum

Officers say Elvis Piggott pulled a gun and pointed it at a person at a candidate forum Thursday night in Tampa. Piggott said it was self-defense.

Altercation At Tampa City Council Forum Leads To Arrest On Aggravated Assault Charge

TAMPA, Fla. – A reported altercation that escalated to an armed threat following a city council candidate forum last week has led to the arrest of a Tampa man. Elvis Pigott, 37, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday after Tampa Police detectives secured a warrant for his arrest on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly […] Altercation At Tampa City Council Forum Leads To Arrest On Aggravated Assault Charge

Former Tampa council candidate charged after pulling gun at forum

Police said a warrant has been obtained that charges Elvis Piggott with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and improper exhibition of a firearm.