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Standoff Situation In Tampa

Friday, February 1, 2013

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. Read the full story here. Earlier: 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. 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 …

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