NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests 16-year-old on manslaughter charge in fatal shooting of 15-year-old at Brandon Exchange
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old on a manslaughter charge following a July shooting inside a fitting room at Dick's House of Sport that killed 15-year-old Jaden Law. Investigators recovered a stolen firearm from a retention pond and determined all three juveniles involved possessed the weapon. Prosecutors are currently reviewing whether to charge the teenager as an adult.
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A 16-year-old faces criminal charges in juvenile court for a fatal shooting, while prosecutors weigh whether to try the case in adult court.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with manslaughter in connection with the July shooting death of 15-year-old Jaden Law.
- The shooting occurred on July 10 around 4:30 p.m. inside a fitting room at Dick's House of Sport at the Brandon Exchange.
- The Medical Examiner determined Jaden Law died from a single gunshot wound and classified the death as a homicide.
- On July 11, a sheriff's office dive team recovered a firearm from a retention pond south of the Brandon Exchange that testing linked to the shooting.
- Investigators determined the firearm had been stolen from a vehicle and that all three juveniles involved possessed the gun at some point.
- The State Attorney's Office is reviewing the case in the juvenile division to determine if the teenager will be charged as an adult.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that investigated the shooting and arrested the suspect.”PersonJeffrey Swartz“Former Miami-Dade County Court Judge.”PersonSamuel Law“Father of the victim.”locationBrandon Exchange“Shopping mall location of the store.”OrganizationState Attorney's Office“Reviewing the case to determine whether to charge the teenager as an adult.”PersonChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff.”PersonMichael Kuettner“Major with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.”OrganizationDick's House of Sport“Retail store at Brandon Exchange where the shooting occurred.”PersonJaden Law“15-year-old victim who died from a gunshot wound.”