Event Brief
Bar Patron Disarms Gunman During Argument
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Summary: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Tom’s Tavern on Northdale Boulevard at 1:36 a.m. Sept. 28, 2026, after a verbal dispute escalated. Michael De Salvo, 31, allegedly drew a loaded revolver and threatened to shoot, but the victim disarmed him before any shots were fired. De Salvo was arrested and faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and firearm-related charges.
WHO: Michael De Salvo, 31; victim; patrons; Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies
WHAT: A bar argument escalated into an alleged gun threat; the victim disarmed the gunman and deputies arrested the suspect.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026
WHERE: Tom’s Tavern, 3800 block of Northdale Boulevard, Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: A verbal dispute inside the bar escalated, leading De Salvo to draw a loaded revolver and threaten the victim.
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