Illegal hunting: Tampa men accused of shooting deer in Pinellas residential area

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by: Athina MorrisChip Osowski

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Posted: Jun 6, 2022 / 10:14 AM EDT

Updated:Jun 6, 2022 / 05:22 PM EDT

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two Tampa men are facing charges for allegedly hunting a deer in a residential area in East Lake, authorities said.

The alleged incident occurred around 10:50 p.m. Saturday in the area of Ridgemoor Boulevard and Glenridge Drive, according to an affidavit. In Zone C, where it happened, general deer gun season runs from Nov. 5 through Jan. 22, the report said.

Deputies said they became aware of the situation after a man called 911 and reported hearing what sounded like metal shrapnel hit his fence. He said he saw a deer lying on the road, which he presumed was deceased, and a vehicle circling the area.

“I’m surprised I didn’t hear the gunshots. But yeah, it’s unbelievable. Really unbelievable,” said Bernard Osborne, neighbor.

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