Suspect in Stabbing Charged After Jumping From Overpass

TAMPA, FL. (October 17, 2024) -- Late Wednesday night, Tampa Police responded to the Trails at Hunters Village Apartments, located at 8500 Hunters Village Rd., for the report of a stabbing. Officers arrived to find an adult female with multiple injuries and significant blood loss. She was transported as a trauma alert by Tampa Fire Rescue to a nearby hospital to be treated for her injuries. Thankfully, she has been listed in stable condition. 

31-year-old Thomas Sapp (black male, 10/30/1992), who is known to the victim, was quickly identified as the suspect. Detectives immediately began working to locate and apprehend him.

Members of the Tampa Police Department, working in partnership with the US Marshals Task Force, identified a possible location for Sapp late Thursday morning.

Just before 11:30 am Thursday, Sapp was spotted in a car on County Line Rd over I275. Officers worked to stop traffic and limit public interaction. Before officers could interact with him, Sapp jumped from the overpass, landing on I275 and narrowly avoided being run over by a semi-truck. 

Sapp, who suffered serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, will be charged with Attempted Murder. He is currently being treated and is listed in stable condition.

This remains an active investigation. Updates can be provided as they become available.