Dover, FL – Three juveniles have been arrested after a shooting at Dover Park on Sydney Dover Road, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident happened Saturday, September 20, when a caller reported being shot at from a wooded area near the park. The sheriff’s aviation unit quickly responded and located three individuals who were seen hiding items throughout the park. Using aerial guidance, deputies on the ground were directed to the suspects, who were then taken into custody.
Investigators later recovered three firearms and multiple shell casings from the scene. The juveniles are now facing charges that include aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, unlawful discharge of a firearm, shooting into a vehicle, armed trespassing, loitering and prowling, tampering with physical evidence, and resisting an officer without violence.
No injuries were reported as a result of the gunfire. Deputies emphasized that the aviation unit played a critical role in ensuring the suspects were quickly located and that the firearms were safely recovered.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident and urged residents to remain vigilant while visiting local parks. Officials added that additional patrols may be stepped up in the area following the arrests.
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