ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – An accidental shooting at the In & Out drive-thru in Zephyrhills on Friday morning left one person injured.
The incident occurred around 10:55 AM at the In & Out located at 5058 Gall Boulevard. According to the Zephyrhills Police Department, a firearm was accidentally discharged, resulting in one person sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
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Authorities have confirmed that the injured individual is not an employee of the restaurant and was not targeted in the incident. The business itself was not involved in the incident.
As a precautionary measure, the drive-thru was temporarily closed while police investigated the scene. Operations have since resumed.
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The injured person is receiving medical treatment, and the police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accidental shooting.
The Zephyrhills Police Department is encouraging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling (813) 780-0050, Option 1.
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