Serial BB Gun Shooters Firing At People: Hillsborough Sheriff

Hillsborough County, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating four separate incidents involving a minivan, three to four male occupants and residents who have been fired upon by someone using a BB or pellet gun.

The shooting spree began around 5:20 p.m. on June 18 when three-to-four males inside a newer model, silver minivan fired on a person on Highway 92 East and Garden Lane, the agency reported in an email to media. The second incident happened at 5:50 p.m. that same day. In that case, a woman was outside her home on Sycamore Drive in Tampa when a silver minivan with three men inside passed by.

“Three BB/pellet projectiles were fired as the vehicle passed,” the email said. “One of the projectiles struck the victim in the arm.”

The woman told deputies the vehicle headed north on Williams Road. The men inside were “yelling and laughing as if intoxicated,” the woman reported.

Two more similar incidents were reported on Monday. The first occurred at 3:23 p.m. at the corner of Parsons Avenue and Highway 92 East. The second happened at 3:46 p.m. at 2124 Brandon Blvd., the sheriff’s office said.

Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 813-247-8200. Those wishing to be eligible for a cash reward may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be submitted via www.crimestopperstb.com or through the P3 Tips Mobile app.

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