BRANDON, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting in Brandon that has resulted in a death.
On Friday at 4:25 p.m., deputies received a call that shots had been fired near the Advanced Auto Parts on Highview Road and East Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. in Brandon.
Upon arrival, deputies found an adult male victim who had been shot and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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“Tonight our community saw a senseless act of violence take place, but even in that tragedy our deputies swiftly restored order and security at the scene,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister, “I couldn’t be more proud of the tireless work from our deputies to piece together what took place tonight, ensuring that justice prevails in our community.”
The scene is contained and there is no active danger to the public. This investigation remains active, anyone with information is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200.
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