Crime & Safety

Barricaded Armed Suspect In Custody In Tampa: Hillsborough Sheriff

A barricaded armed suspect is in custody in the Tampa area, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

A barricaded armed suspect is in custody in the Tampa area, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.
A barricaded armed suspect is in custody in the Tampa area, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. (Courtesy of Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

TAMPA, FL — An armed suspect who barricaded themself in the 2300 block of Campus Club Court is in custody after a Wednesday morning standoff, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister wrote in a Facebook post just after noon.

The incident happened not far from the University of South Florida.

Photos from the scene shared by Chronister on social media show at least one person being taken away by ambulance.

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Hillsborough County Fire Rescue also responded to the scene.

No other details have been released.

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This is a breaking news story that will be updated when more information is available.

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