A man was arrested after a neighborhood shooting in Central Florida stemming from a dispute involving children.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office’s 911 Center recently received a call regarding a confrontation at an apartment complex where a firearm had been discharged. Deputies arrived and made contact with multiple witnesses.
Through the investigation, detectives determined the incident began when a group of children were playing outside. Another child, who was not included in the group, returned home and told a family member she was being bullied.
Adults then gathered outside the apartment complex to address the issue, which led to a verbal altercation involving multiple individuals.
During the confrontation, the suspect, 35-year-old Khiry Cole, approached the victim and initiated a physical dispute, according to local law enforcement. Cole then produced a firearm and chased the victim, firing two rounds as the victim fled, HCSO stated. No one was injured.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Cole. He faced charges including: Attempted Murder in the Second Degree Firearm – Discharge, Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm or Deadly Weapon Firearm – Discharge, and Discharge Firearm in Public or on Residential Property.
Cole turned himself in at Orient Road Jail in Tampa, where he was taken into custody.
“This situation escalated quickly and recklessly, putting lives at risk, including children,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Pulling a gun and firing at someone over a dispute is unacceptable. We will continue to hold those who resort to violence fully accountable.”
