Retired Citrus County deputy shot and killed while working retirement job

A Marion County man is accused of shooting and killing a former Citrus County deputy who had a retirement job filling propane tanks. Steven Swearingen, 38, is charged with the murder of 52-year-old Steven Smolensky around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in Weirsdale, Florida. Investigators say Smolensky was working for Suburban Propane and had been making a delivery to Swearingen's house on SE. 180th Street. During that delivery, an affidavit says Smolensky called 911 to say Swearingen was holding him at gunpoint and not letting him leave or return to his truck. MORE: https://bit.ly/3pczxRi NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our worlds. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK:   / 10tampabay   TWITTER:   / 10tampabay   INSTAGRAM:   / 10tampabay   NEWS TIPS: Online: https://www.10TampaBay.com/contact-us Phone: 727-577-1010 Email: [email protected]