Hillsborough County Deputies Shoot Man with Loaded Assault Rifle in Brandon

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Deputies responded to reports of a man acting strangely near a busy Brandon intersection on Providence Road and Causeway Boulevard.
• 🎯 The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Vincent Morren, was reportedly dressed in full battle fatigues, wearing body armor, and carrying a fully loaded assault rifle.

Confrontation and Shooting

• ⚠️ Upon arrival, deputies found Morren walking towards the intersection and issued multiple commands to drop the weapon.
• 🚫 Investigators state that the suspect ignored these commands.
• 💥 In response, three deputies fired on the suspect. The incident was captured on body camera, though graphic portions are not being shown.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 🩹 Deputies rendered aid to Morren at the scene before he was transported to a hospital, where he later died.
• 🔍 The chief deputy indicated that while the investigation is ongoing, the suspect did not comply with commands and was holding the firearm.
• ⚖️ The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) will be handling the use of deadly force investigation.
• 😔 All three involved deputies have been placed on administrative leave with pay, which is standard procedure.
• 💬 The incident occurred in a busy area, prompting resident concerns about safety and the unpredictability of such events.