TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man is facing an attempted murder charge following a violent encounter that left another man hospitalized with multiple stab wounds, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities identified the suspect as Yoandry Hernandez Penton, 38, who was taken into custody Wednesday, October 21, one day after the reported attack.

Deputies Discover Victim With Multiple Stab Wounds

On Tuesday, October 20, at approximately 2:58 p.m., Hillsborough County deputies responded to a residence in the 12000 block of North Central Avenue following reports of a stabbing.

Upon arrival, deputies found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Emergency personnel transported him to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

The Sheriff’s Office later reported that the victim’s condition had stabilized, although he remained hospitalized in serious condition at the time of the Department’s announcement.

Investigators Review Surveillance Footage

As detectives began examining the circumstances surrounding the attack, surveillance footage reportedly provided important information about what occurred.

According to investigators, the recording showed Hernandez Penton stabbing the victim multiple times, striking him in the face and searching through his pockets.

Authorities allege that Hernandez Penton then entered the victim’s vehicle and drove away from the residence.

The stolen vehicle was subsequently discovered abandoned in the 6000 block of North Hubert Avenue.

Additional surveillance footage reportedly captured the suspect leaving the vehicle and walking away.

Using evidence gathered during the investigation, detectives identified Hernandez Penton and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

Suspect Arrested the Following Afternoon

On Wednesday, October 21, shortly before 5 p.m., detectives located Hernandez Penton walking in the 1000 block of West Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa.

He was taken into custody without any additional incident reported in the Sheriff’s Office announcement.

Hernandez Penton faces three charges:

• Attempted first-degree murder with a weapon

• Grand theft of a motor vehicle

• Possession of cocaine

Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister addressed the seriousness of the attack in the Department’s announcement, emphasizing the violent nature of the incident and the work of investigators in locating the suspect.

Investigation Leaves Several Questions Unanswered

While an arrest has been made, authorities have not publicly disclosed what may have led to the confrontation.

The relationship, if any, between the suspect and the victim has also not been established in the information released by investigators.

The victim’s identity has not been publicly disclosed by the Sheriff’s Office.

As of the Department’s October 22 announcement, the victim remained in serious but stable condition. A more recent medical update has not been confirmed.

The Pasco Signal will continue following the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings as additional verified information becomes available.

Source

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office — Press Release No. 26-176, issued October 22, 2026.

Editor’s Note

This report was independently written by The Pasco Signal using information publicly released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Details concerning the alleged attack, surveillance footage and arrest are attributed to investigators and have not been independently verified by The Pasco Signal.

The defendant has been charged but has not been convicted. All individuals accused of criminal offenses are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Pasco Signal will update this article if authorities release additional information regarding the victim’s condition, the circumstances surrounding the incident or developments in the criminal case.