TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa pastor and former Tampa City Council candidate was arrested on Tuesday after police said he pulled a gun on one of the remaining candidates during a forum last week.

The backstory:

On October 9, 2025, Tampa police responded to a reported altercation involving an armed man at 2005 N. Lamar Ave as a city council candidate forum for the District 5 special runoff election between Thomas Scott and Naya Young was concluding.

Upon arrival, officers detained and questioned the armed subject, now identified as 37-year-old Elvis Pigott.

Initially, police said Pigott left the scene before officers arrived. Pigott was released as detectives began gathering evidence and witness statements.

Piggott, who previously ran for the seat but did not advance to the runoff, said he

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