Uncle Fires Gun in Kids' Fight, Charged with Attempted Murder

0:00In Brandon, Florida, a 35-year-old man named Kiri Cole got arrested after pulling a gun and firing two shots during a fight over kids being bullied. This all went down on March 23, 2026, while children were playing outside nearby. No one got hurt, but it was a close call. The trouble started when a group of kids were hanging out, but one felt left out and told the family member. That sparked a heated argument between adults. In Cole, the excluded child's uncle jumped in with the firearm. Sheriff's deputies reviewed video that showed raw emotions boiling over, with kids' voices clear in the background. Chief Deputy Joseph Marr called it a miracle. None of the children were hit, stressing how adults need to cool off and handle kid disputes. Peacefully. Cole bolted from the scene, but turned himself in on April 5th. He's now facing heavy charges like second-degree attempted murder. With a discharge firearm, aggravated battery, and improper discharge in a public area.

1:01Hillsboro County Sheriff Chad Chronister made it clear this kind of quick escalation won't fly, and they're holding him fully accountable while he sits in county jail. That's your update from Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.