POLISCOPE
Back to feed
NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

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

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Thursday for a shooting at a Brandon apartment complex that resulted in an innocent bystander being struck by gunfire. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to their arm and was treated at a local hospital.

public safetycrimejuvenile justiceHillsborough County
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT) — Local News

Why It Matters

A shooting incident in a residential area has resulted in criminal charges for a juvenile and an injury to a bystander, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns in the Brandon community.

Key Facts

  • A 17-year-old suspect was arrested on Thursday in connection with a shooting.
  • The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Landon Preserve Circle in Brandon.
  • Deputies responded to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • An innocent bystander was struck in the arm by gunfire.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The suspect allegedly fired shots at a group of people, but hit the bystander instead.
  • The suspect faces six distinct charges related to the shooting.
  • The investigation into the incident remains active.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the shooting.”personChad Chronister“Hillsborough County Sheriff who issued a statement regarding the arrest.”other1200“Block number of the incident location.”locationLandon Preserve Circle“Location of the apartment complex where the shooting occurred.”