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2 injured, 1 seriously in Temple Terrace shooting

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Posted at 11:42 PM, Feb 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-02 07:38:32-05

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. — Authorities are searching for two suspects after a shooting in Temple Terrace on Wednesday night left two people injured, one seriously.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said deputies responded to Harney Road just after 9 p.m. There, outside of an Amazon facility, one victim was found with upper body trauma.

Authorities said that victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The second victim left the scene after the shooting and was found nearby at an Arby's. They were transported for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

HCSO said, based on preliminary information, a large group of people were gathered near the Amazon facility when an altercation occurred and shots were fired. The suspects led in a black Kia Soul with a Florida license plate 8493AM.

The two suspects are described as:

  • Suspect 1: White male, 6’0 tall, thin build with medium-length black hair
  • Suspect 2: Black male, 6’0 tall, thin build, with black dreadlocks

The suspects and victims know each other, HCSO said.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200,