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Plant City Teen Arrested After Shooting Into A Home Early Sunday

PLANT CITY, Fla. - A 15-year-old Plant City teen has been arrested after police say he fired shots into a home on Sunday morning.
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PLANT CITY, Fla. – A 15-year-old Plant City teen has been arrested after police say he fired shots into a home on Sunday morning.

On Sunday at 5:03 a.m., the Plant City Police Department responded to a home on Magnolia Meadows Dr. about a shooting.

Upon arrival, contact was made with several occupants—three juveniles and one adult.

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During the investigation, it was determined that a 15-year-old boy exited the residence and fired a handgun into the front door of the residence, followed by several shots toward the street.

No injuries were reported as part of this incident.

A search warrant was executed on the residence, and two reported stolen firearms were recovered, as well as approximately 12 grams of marijuana located in the home.

The 15-year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

  • Shooting At, Within or Into a Building
  • Minor in Possession of a Firearm
  • Discharge of a Firearm in Public or on Residential Property
  • Criminal Mischief (More than $200 – Less than $1,000)

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Gerald Baker at the Plant City Police Department at (813) 757-9200.

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