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Three arrested after shootout at Brandon apartment complex

Detectives found more than 60 shell casings and a magazine after a shootout on June 10 at Lakewood Place Apartments.

BRANDON, Fla. — Deputies have arrested three men and recovered three guns after an investigation into a shooting at a Brandon apartment complex last month.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said that 24-year-old Jawuan Malik King and 21-year-old Devin Dominique Smith were involved in the shootout and each are facing several charges.

A third man, 21-year-old Luis Monge, had already been arrested.

Detectives found more than 60 shell casings and a magazine after a shootout on June 10 at Lakewood Place Apartments.

Monge was arrested after investigators explained they found him driving a gray Kia Sportage, which was a car identified by witnesses and surveillance video during the shootout. A Smith & Wesson pistol was found inside the car.

Deputies added that he later confessed to having a gun and firing it inside the apartments. He was also treated for a gunshot wound.

Monge is a six-time felon, according to the sheriff's office. He's facing several gun-related charges, including discharging a firearm in public or residential property.

As for King, the sheriff's office said he is a two-time felon. He's facing ten charges, including six for outstanding warrants.

Smith is also facing several gun-related charges. Deputies said he's never been convicted, but has previously been charged with eight felonies.

Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it confiscated three guns while arresting two men involved in a shooting at a Brandon apartment complex last month.

Along with the Kia Sportage, investigators said witnesses and surveillance video revealed two other vehicles involved in the shooting:

  • 2016 Red Honda Accord bearing no Florida Tag VIN: 1HGCR2F5XGA207227
  • White Chevrolet Malibu 

A press release says an investigation is still ongoing and more charges could be coming.

Anyone with information is asked to call 813-247-8200.

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