PLANT CITY, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on Branch Forbes Road in Plant City
According to deputies, at 5:46 p.m., someone called 911, stating that shots had been fired at a birthday party.
Witnesses at the scene said at least ten people were attending this party when the shooter discharged his weapon.
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One male in his 40s was shot in the chest and pronounced deceased at the scene and another male is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“There is never a reason for a joyous occasion to turn violent,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Our unrelenting detectives will now work this case tirelessly until the suspect is apprehended and held accountable for this tragedy.”
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