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Florida man arrested after shooting at McDonald's

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BRANDON, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested a man for his role in a shooting Monday night at a local McDonald's.

At 8:35 p.m. Monday, 25-year-old Monte Outlaw and 18-year-old Jeremiah Lawson met outside the McDonald's, located at 502 West Brandon Blvd. in Brandon.

Deputies said they had planned to use the internet and charge their electronic devices inside when an argument transpired, causing Outlaw to reach into his waistband, pull out a firearm, and shoot Lawson in the nose.

According to HCSO, it appears the firearm was stolen.

Officials said Lawson received treatment for his injury at Tampa General Hospital.

The investigation is ongoing.