17-Year-Old Jailed In Brandon Shooting That Wounded Innocent Bystander

BRANDON, Fla. – A 17-year-old is in custody following a shooting at a Brandon apartment complex that left an innocent bystander wounded, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were called to the 1200 block of Landon Preserve Circle around 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, following reports of gunfire in public. When units arrived at the complex, they found one person suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm. Emergency personnel took the victim to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators identified the suspect as Key’rion Sincere Austin, 17. Detectives determined that Austin fired multiple rounds toward a group of people gathered in the area. The victim, who authorities said had no connection to either group, was struck by stray gunfire…

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