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Key Suspect in Tampa Homicide Investigation Found Deceased

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Tampa, FL — A man identified as a person of interest in a Tampa homicide investigation has died, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, passed away from gunshot wounds he sustained during an encounter with law enforcement. The incident, which has drawn considerable attention, raises questions about the procedures leading … Read more

End for Rapper Julio Foolio in Tampa Shooting Captured on Leaked Surveillance Footage

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Tampa, Fla. — The rising star of the hip-hop community, 26-year-old rapper Julio Foolio, was tragically gunned down in an ambush in a Tampa parking lot on June 23. The attack, which was captured on leaked surveillance footage, took place in a lot commonly used by guests of two prominent city hotels, the Hilton and … Read more

Decades Later, a Tampa Newsboy’s Bond with a Fallen Officer Leads to an Unlikely Family Friendship

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TAMPA, Fla. — In 1949, as a newsboy in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood, Jesse Roger frequently engaged in conversations with Police Officer Morris Lopez about everyday topics like girls, school, and sports. During one such interaction on July 9, 1949, the message turned tragic when Lopez was fatally shot in an unresolved case that has … Read more

End to Rising Star: Rapper Julio Foolio Fatally Shot in Tampa Hotel Incident

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Tampa, FL – Early Sunday morning, a hotel shooting in Tampa claimed the life of Charles Jones, known professionally as the rapper Julio Foolio. Authorities are investigating the incident, which adds to the concerning trend of violence affecting figures in the music industry. The Tampa Police Department responded to emergency calls around 2 a.m. Upon … Read more

Overdose Supplier Arrested for First-Degree Murder in Tampa Case

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TAMPA, Fla. – Authorities in Tampa, Florida announced the arrest of a man on first-degree murder charges in connection to the drug overdose death of another man. This marks the first murder arrest made by the Tampa Police Department in an overdose case, highlighting the severity of the situation. Jeffrey Moyer, 48, was taken into … Read more

Domestic Violence Tragedy: Woman Kills Boyfriend in Tampa, Commits Suicide in Alabama

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Tampa, Florida – A tragic incident unfolded in Tampa on Wednesday morning when a woman fatally shot her boyfriend before fleeing to Alabama and taking her own life, according to officials. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned family member just before 7 a.m. Wednesday reporting the shooting at a residence … Read more

Hate-Fueled Florida Man Charged with Murder of Gay Man at Tampa Dog Park

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TAMPA, Fla. — A Florida man faces murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a gay man at a Tampa dog park on Feb. 2. Prosecutors revealed that the victim was targeted because of his sexual orientation, marking a disturbing case of hate crime in the community. Gerald Declan Radford, 65, of Tampa, … Read more

Gay Man Allegedly Targeted in Fatal Tampa Shooting as Accused Shooter Claims Self-Defense

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TAMPA, Fla. – A community in Tampa, Florida, is seeking justice for John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” who was fatally shot at West Dog Park on Feb. 2. While the accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, friends of Lay allege that he was targeted because of his sexual orientation. Lay’s friends are adamant … Read more

Gay Man Killed at Tampa Dog Park in Alleged Self-Defense Shooting: Friends Demand Justice

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TAMPA, Fla. – The tragic death of John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” at West Dog Park on Feb. 2 has left friends and loved ones demanding justice amid claims of targeted violence against Lay for being gay. Despite the accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, asserting self-defense, those close to Lay refute this narrative, alleging … Read more