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Deputies possibly targeted in Hills. Co.

Posted at 4:45 AM, Dec 21, 2015
and last updated 2015-12-21 12:14:57-05
Investigators from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office are trying to figure out if two deputies were the intended targets of an overnight shooting.
 
It happened around 1:30 a.m. near a 7-Eleven convenience store located near the intersection of Waters and Lewis.
 
A Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office major told Action News that 3 to 4 shots were fired.
 
One deputy had to dive into his cruiser for cover and the another had to duck behind a car.  Two bullets hit a concrete wall. 
 
Investigators are currently looking at surveillance video from nearby businesses for leads and possible suspect information.
 
It's believed the shots were fired from a small hand gun.