The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating reports of shots fired at Brandon Exchange mall.
Deputies said they are on scene investigating the incident and emphasized that it is not an active shooter situation.
BRANDON, Fla. — We are on scene of reported shots fired at the Brandon Exchange. To be clear, this is not an active shooter. HCSO will provide more information as it becomes available. We ask the community to avoid the mall while our investigation continues. https://t.co/HGGJ719kyg
— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) November 11, 2026
The sheriff's office has not released information about possible injuries or what led to the reported gunfire.
Authorities are asking the public to avoid the Brandon Exchange while deputies continue their investigation.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available, HCSO said.
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