Detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating an attack that led to the death of a Tampa man. The attack took place in a trailer park in Thonotosassa.

According to police, on Saturday, Johnathan Acree, 48, was standing in the front yard of 6427 Black Dairy Road, talking to a friend at approximately 1:45 p.m. Jarrett Kyle Brooks, 27, is alleged to have approached Acree from behind and struck him in the head and neck several times with a hammer.

Acree was severely injured and transported by ambulance to Brandon Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

After the attack, Brooks allegedly returned to his own trailer at Lot #5, where he barricaded himself inside.  The Hillsborough County SWAT Team and Crisis Negotiators responded to the scene. Authorities attempted to talk Brooks into surrendering, but to no avail.

At approximately 4:30 p.m., police shot chemical agents into the trailer. Within a few minutes, Brooks surrendered without any further resistance. Brooks is being held without bond at the Hillsborough County Jail.

Detectives are still investigating the murder, but have not released a motive.