Sun City Center shooting death under investigation: 'It's so scary'

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - A man is dead, and Hillsborough County deputies are searching for a suspect after gunfire erupted in Sun City Center on Sunday evening. 

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the agency received a call about possible shots fired in the 7200 block of Camp Island Avenue in Sun City Center shortly before 10:45 p.m. 

Upon arrival, deputies said they found a man dead with a gunshot wound. 

Deputies could not say what led to the shooting, but neighbors are worried.

"Even worse, because you feel like the young people of today, they don't even have a chance," said one neighbor. "What's going on in this country? People out there having children and raising children, it's so scary to know what's really going on."

"I have no doubt it's the same person. That was someone's child that spoke to me," said another neighbor. "I left, and now they're gone. It's heartbreaking."

Detectives said there was an altercation outside the community center where a group of people gathered, and one man was killed when shots were fired.      

"Our detectives are working diligently to find out what led to this tragic incident," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We urge anyone with information to come forward and speak with our detectives. Even the smallest detail can make a difference in our investigation." 

Deputies say while they haven't made any arrests, they do have several people in custody who they are talking to about the deadly shooting.          

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call detectives at 813-247-8200.

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