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<\/p>\nBRANDON, Fla. \u2014 More than 100 Hillsborough County sheriff’s deputies responded to Brandon Exchange on Wednesday evening after reports of shots fired inside the mall.<\/p>\n
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the first 911 call came in at 5:16 p.m. Five more calls followed over the next two minutes, reporting a possible shooter near the Verizon store.<\/p>\n
Deputies were dispatched at 5:17 p.m., and the first deputy arrived just one minute later.<\/p>\n
More than 100 deputies, including K-9 units, drone teams and aviation personnel, helped secure the mall and search businesses to make sure shoppers and employees were safe.<\/p>\n
Investigators said an altercation between two groups of people happened before shots were fired. Surveillance footage showed those involved leaving the mall as deputies arrived.<\/p>\n
No one was shot, but a store window was shattered, leaving an employee with a minor cut.<\/p>\n
Detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident and said there is no known threat to the public.<\/p>\n
“The response to this incident shows the strength and commitment of our team,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “This was an isolated incident between two groups, and our detectives will remain vigilant until those responsible are identified and arrested.”<\/p>\n
The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
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HOA said yes, but the CDD says no: Sun City Center homeowners ordered to remove backyard fences<\/p>\n
For years, homeowners in one Hillsborough County neighborhood had fences around their backyards \u2014 fences that were approved by their homeowners’ association. But now, another organization with government powers says some of those fences are blocking drainage easements and have to go, at the owners’ expense.<\/p>\n
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