Clearwater, FL – Clearwater Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, June 28, 2025, during a reported armed home invasion.
The incident happened around 5:30 a.m. at the Granada Apartments, located at 2010 Kings Highway. According to a preliminary investigation, an armed individual forced entry into an apartment and demanded money from the 45-year-old resident. The resident responded by retrieving a firearm and shooting the intruder.
The deceased has been identified as 36-year-old Rudolfo Bautisto Espinoza of Clearwater. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Records indicate Espinoza previously listed an address at 2010 Kings Highway in a nearby apartment. Investigators have not released any information indicating whether the individuals involved knew each other.
All parties connected to the case have been located. The investigation remains ongoing. Police report there is no active threat to the community.
