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24-05-2025
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Suspect in Sun City Center homicide arrested six month later: Deputies
The Brief A suspect in a Sun City Center homicide was arrested six months later. Deputies responded to the scene outside a community center, which is where they found an 18-year-old dead from a gunshot wound. The suspect now faces a slew of charges, including first-degree murder while engaged in a robbery. SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. - More than six months after a Sun City Center homicide, a suspect is behind bars facing several charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said they arrested Malachi Higgs, 18, in connection with the death of Brandon Clark, 18. RELATED: Sun City Center shooting death under investigation: 'It's so scary' The backstory Deputies said they responded just before 10:45 p.m. on November 10, 2024, to the 7200 block of Camp Island Avenue after receiving reports of gunfire in the area. Once at the scene, deputies said they found Clark dead from a gunshot wound. At the time, detectives said they determined an altercation between a group of people led to gunfire outside the community center in that area. Dig deeper Detectives have since been investigating the case and said Higgs was identified as the suspect responsible for Clark's death. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube He was taken into custody on Friday on a slew of charges, which include first-degree murder while engaged in a robbery, robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon (less than $750), carrying a concealed firearm and minor in possession of a firearm, HCSO said. The Source The information in this story was released by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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24-05-2025
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Suspected gunman arrested months after 18-year-old shot dead in Sun City Center
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. (WFLA) — A suspected gunman has been arrested months after an 18-year-old was shot dead in Sun City Center, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies found Brandon Clark dead from a gunshot wound around 10:43 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2024, after receiving reports of gunfire near Camp Island Avenue. 'Pure evil': Lakeland man sets house on fire with roommates inside, Judd says Authorities said shots rang out that night after an 'altercation' at a community center in the area, and Clark was struck by the gunfire. After months of interviewing witnesses and neighbors to try to piece together what happened, and other extensive investigative efforts, the sheriff's office said it all pinpointed to one suspect. Malachi Higgs, 18, was taken into custody on May 23 on multiple charges. The charges against him include: Murder in the first degree while engaged in robbery Robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon less than $750 Carrying a concealed firearm Minor in possession of a firearm 'This arrest is the result of the tireless work by our detectives and a commitment to seeking justice,' said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. 'While nothing can undo the loss suffered by this young man's family, we hope this development brings a measure of closure.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
