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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests 17-year-old for Brandon apartment shooting

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A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday for a shooting that occurred Wednesday night at a Brandon apartment complex. The gunfire injured an innocent bystander who was not the intended target of the shooting.

Public SafetyCrimeJuvenile JusticeHillsborough County
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Why It Matters

A local resident was injured by gunfire in a public space, leading to the arrest and charging of a juvenile suspect by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

Key Facts

  • A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday in connection with a shooting.
  • The shooting occurred on Wednesday night at an apartment complex on Landon Preserve Circle in Brandon.
  • The suspect fired into a group of people but struck an innocent bystander instead.
  • The bystander sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
  • The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency on the investigation.
  • The motive for the shooting remains under investigation by detectives.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting and making the arrest.”locationBrandon“Location of the apartment complex where the shooting occurred.”other17“Age of the suspect.”PersonChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff who provided a statement regarding the incident.”locationLandon Preserve Circle“Specific street location of the apartment complex.”