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Man Changes Plea To Guilty: Shot, Killed Person In Argument
A disagreement about a teenager and a skateboard in Valrico led the defendant to shoot the victim, according to the State Attorney.

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A disagreement about a teenager and a skateboard in Valrico led the defendant to shoot the victim, according to the State Attorney.

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