Crime & Safety
Update: Hostage Negotiators On Scene of Armed and Barricaded Resident
A busy portion of Hillsborough Avenue has been closed due to the situation.
Updated Feb. 1, 2:55 p.m.: The suspect who had barricaded himself into his condo is now in custody, according to TBO.
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Hillsborough Avenue is closed in both directions between Sussex Drive and westbound Sheldon Road due to a barricade situation at the Tudor Cay Condominiums, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff's office.
The situation is still developing, but authorities report that around 9:11 a.m. a call came in response to 9113 W. Hillsborough Avenue where a deputy was serving an eviction notice. The subject being served the eviction notice was armed.
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The deputy was able to get out of the condo unharmed, a media release said. Sheriff's office hostage negotiators responded to the scene.
Residents in the condominium complex and surrounding areas have been evacuated.
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