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Tampa officers arrest barricaded person who shot a local business

According to police, the individual surrendered to authorities.
Credit: 10 Tampa Bay

TAMPA, Fla — The Tampa Police Department has arrested a person that barricaded themselves inside a home after authorities say they fired at a business Thursday evening.

According to police, 71-year-old Terry Butts had fired shots at a business near Orleans Avenue N. and Waters Avenue W., before running from officers and barricading himself inside a home in the area of 8400 block North Orleans Avenue.

Officers say, during the standoff, Butts had raised a gun at police. Eventually, after 90 minutes, Butts surrendered to officers. 

Butts faces one count of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, police say. 

Investigators have not determined a motive for the shooting.

This is a developing story. Check back with 10 Tampa Bay for updates.

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