Three people were taken to the hospital after a gunshot that occurred at an apartment complex in Tampa on Sunday night caused a Publix grocery store in the area to be evacuated.
A car with five individuals inside came across the suspect, who then began firing at them, according to Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis. The incident took place at approximately 7:40 p.m. at the Mariner Clay Apartments in Spring Hills. These apartments are located in the city of Spring Hills. The circumstances that led up to the shooting are still unknown, according to Nienhuis.
“I’m not sure what, if any exchange took place, but that individual started shooting at the vehicle,” Nienhuis said. No other information was provided. “The vehicle, then of course, left the area at a high rate of speed and ended up [at the Mariner Commons Shopping Center].”
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There were five passengers in the automobile, and according to the sheriff, three of them were hurt. After that, the vehicle drove away and eventually arrived at the Publix shop located within the Mariner Commons Shopping Center.
Nienhuis stated that all three victims were sent to nearby hospitals for treatment. It is not known what their ailments are.
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The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office has reported that the suspect in the shooting, along with two other individuals who were allegedly present at the apartment complex with the suspect, has been taken into custody following the incident.
According to Nienhuis, the gunshot was initially reported as a suspected active shooter; however, he believes that this was because some victims went into the Publix market to find assistance.
It has been confirmed by Nienhuis that Publix was evacuated as a precautionary measure during the incident.