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Deputies searching for 15-year-old accused of injuring 2 kids in Tampa shooting

The shooting is under investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.
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TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 15-year-old who they say is responsible for a Tampa shooting, injuring two kids.

According to deputies, the boy and another 15-year-old were talking on social media before they met up. That's when they say the two got into a verbal argument and shots were fired.

One kid was shot in the lower half of his body and a 10-year-old girl, who was also at the apartment complex, was hit with shrapnel from the gunfire. Both kids were taken to the hospital and the injuries are non-life threatening.

The shooting occurred at an apartment complex in the 12000 block of Spicer Place. Deputies believe this is an isolated incident. 

The teen has still not been taken into custody. Deputies say he is described as a black male, about 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall. At the time of the shooting, he was wearing a gray sweatshirt and a face covering.

"I'm extremely concerned whenever you talk about violence, especially when you talk about gun violence that is occurring between two 15-year-olds," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We'll continue to be diligent and work through this and hopefully follow some leads that we do have. Hopefully, we can report back sooner rather than later with this suspect being placed under arrest."  

This is a developing story. Check back with 10News for details.

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