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LUTZ, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff\u2019s Office arrested three teenagers, a 19-year-old and two 15-year-olds, after they received calls of three individuals carrying apparent firearms through a neighborhood in Lutz.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Teens point apparent firearms at helicopter <\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
According to HCSO, before 1:40 a.m. Saturday morning, a caller reported seeing three people walking through a neighborhood near East 148th Avenue, carrying what appeared to be rifles.<\/p>\n
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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n
The aviation unit responded, and the pilots quickly located the three individuals, who then pointed the apparent firearms directly at the helicopter before retreating into a home.<\/p>\n
As deputies arrived, they told the three teenagers to come out. All three surrendered without incident.<\/p>\n
HCSO said during the investigation, it was determined that the weapons were BB guns.<\/p>\n
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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n
“Our deputies make split-second decisions every day to protect this community, and we have zero tolerance for anyone who points what appears to be a weapon at them, whether they’re on the ground or in the air,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “If you aim what looks like a rifle at one of our deputies or our Aviation Unit, expect our immediate response and to be held fully accountable for your actions.”<\/p>\n
The three teens, 19-year-old Jertrell Hamilton, and two 15-year-olds were arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer with a deadly weapon.<\/p>\n
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Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office <\/p>\n
Hamilton was additionally charged with criminal mischief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What’s next:<\/p>\n
This is still an ongoing investigation. Updates will be released when they become available.<\/p>\n
The Source: This article was written using information from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n
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