UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2026
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested and charged Ahmad Webb, 16, with manslaughter in connection with the death of Jaden Law, 15.
On September 14, 2026, the State Attorney's Office approved the charge following an extensive investigation.
On July 10, 2026, at 4:28 p.m., HCSO's 911 Dispatch Center received a call reporting a shooting inside Dick's House of Sport at the Brandon Exchange.
Deputies arrived within minutes and located Law deceased inside a fitting room.
The Medical Examiner later determined Law died from a single gunshot wound and classified his death as a homicide.
Through an extensive investigation, HCSO detectives determined that Webb and Law were among three juveniles who entered the store together and went into a fitting room. Surveillance footage showed Webb leaving the fitting room area shortly after employees reported hearing a gunshot.
On July 11, 2026, HCSO's Dive Team recovered a firearm from a retention pond south of the Brandon Exchange. Laboratory and ballistic testing determined the firearm was used in the shooting.
Webb is being charged with:
- Manslaughter with a Weapon
"This investigation has never stopped," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives have worked diligently to uncover the facts surrounding Jaden Law's death, and today, we are holding a 16-year-old accountable with a manslaughter charge. Thank you to the detectives for your commitment to this case and for your relentless and diligent work to bring justice to the victim."
This is an ongoing investigation, and the Public Affairs Office will provide any updates.
ORIGINAL: JULY 10, 2026
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at the Brandon Exchange.
Within four minutes of receiving the call, deputies arrived on scene and located a deceased male inside a fitting room. Two minutes later, deputies detained two individuals believed to be involved.
The preliminary investigation revealed the three individuals entered Dick’s House of Sport together and went into a fitting room. Moments later, employees reported hearing a gun shot. Surveillance video then shows two of the individuals fleeing the store into the parking lot.
At least 33 deputies, including members of our K-9 Unit, responded to the scene.
The Brandon Exchange shopping center remained open and continued normal operations through its regular closing time.
"There is absolutely no tolerance for violence in Hillsborough County, especially in places where families gather to shop and spend time together," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our deputies' training prepared them to respond immediately, secure the scene, detain those involved within minutes, and bring order to a dangerous situation."
Chief Deputy Joseph Maurer briefed the media from the scene and the video is included below for media use.
This is an active investigation. Any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
