1 person hospitalized after being shot in Brandon, deputies investigating

Published January 1, 2024 2:42 PM EST

The Hillsbrough County Sheriff's Office says someone was taken to the hospital after being shot in Brandon on Monday morning.

Just after 8 a.m., HCSO says deputies responded to a call about a person who was shot in the 1000 block of Emerald Dr.

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According to officials, deputies found a victim shot in the upper body. Authorities say the victim was taken to Tampa General Hospital in stable condition.

Injuries appear to be non-life threatening, according to the sheriff's office.

The people involved in the shooting know each other and deputies say they are speaking to everyone involved.

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