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Barricaded person found dead in Town 'n' Country apartment

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TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) said a person is dead after barricading themselves in a Town 'n' Country apartment.

Around 7 p.m. Wednesday, a bondsman, with the assistance of HCSO, tried to detain the suspect on a felony warrant in an apartment at 5 West Apartments, located at 5150 Net Drive.

About an hour later, the suspect shot at the bondsman and grazed him in the elbow.

The suspect later barricaded themself.

Officials said residents were then evacuated out of caution.

Shortly thereafter, HCSO contacted the Crisis Negotiation Team, Bomb Disposal Team, and SWAT for assistance on the situation.

After entering the apartment around 11 p.m., the suspect was found dead.

No deputies or residents were harmed.