TAMPA, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Tampa man in connection with a stabbing earlier this month that left a victim with serious injuries. Curtez Frazier, 22, is facing an Attempted Murder in the First Degree with a Weapon charge following an investigation into the violent incident.
Deputies responded to a call concerning a possible altercation in the 12000 block of University Club Drive in Tampa on May 9, 2025, at approximately 7:05 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a victim suffering from a stab wound to the upper body, resulting in great bodily harm. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is being treated for serious injuries.
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Through investigative work, detectives identified Frazier as the primary suspect. He was taken into custody without incident on May 20, 2025.
“This was a violent and deliberate act, and there is no place for that in our community,” stated Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Thanks to the determined efforts of our deputies and detectives, a dangerous individual is now behind bars and facing justice.”
Authorities noted that Frazier has a prior criminal record. He was released from the Florida Department of Corrections on February 6, 2025, after serving a three-year sentence for charges including Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
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Frazier is currently being held without bond. The victim’s identity and current condition have not been released. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing.
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