TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of two bodies at an apartment complex in Valrico Wednesday.

Deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the Valrico Station Apartments, the 200 block of Switchback Loop, and found the two men dead around 9 p.m.

Detectives are in the process of interviewing neighbors and possible witnesses and obtaining a search warrant, the sheriff’s office said.

“We do not believe this was a random act and there is no indication of risk to public safety,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “However, we are in the midst of the holiday season and now families are left grieving a sudden and painful loss. This violence has a profound impact on so many lives and in order to ensure justice is served, those who know who did it, or have any details about the incident, must speak up.”

Samantha and Aaron Downing were putting together a bike for Christmas Tuesday night, when all of a sudden, they heard two gun shots. They called 911 soon after.

“We looked on the back porch and there was blood everywhere,” Downing said. “It’s devastating, we had a rough night but it’s doesn’t compare to what their families are feeling.”

Crime scene tape surrounded the building Wednesday afternoon as detectives gathered more evidence.

Although the Sheriff said there is no risk to public safety, neighbors are feeling uneasy.

Hannah Davis said she knew the two men. Davis also lives in the complex and heard the gunshots.

“It’s the holidays nobody should be grieving, it’s sad,” Davis said. “Imagine what their families are going through now, two days until Christmas, are you serious.”

Those with information should call detectives at (813) 247-8200.

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