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Crime
Missing,
Police Search For Bank Robbery Suspect
A Year Later,
Mother Still Waiting
For Son’s Murder
To Be Solved
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Today, residents are look- ing forward to upcoming events in the Tampa Bay Area such as the Super Bowl, various events surrounding the Gasparilla Parades, and the arrival of the Florida State Fair. But for one Tampa mother the day marks one of the saddest days of her life.
Ms. Felecia Jackson
remembers one year ago, her son, 23-year-old Zavon Gundy, was fatally shot while in the 2800 block of Satellite Court, in the Colum- bus Court Apartments. He lived in the complex with his girlfriend and three children.
The fatal shooting took place on January 21, 2021, and remains unsolved.
Ms. Jackson said other people were outside at the time of the shooting. “I don’t understand why no one is saying anything. There were other people outside when it happened. My son didn’t de- serve to die like that.
“I am asking anyone with information to please come forward. This doesn’t make sense to me. Anyone who knows anything should speak up. I just want some- one to reach out if they know anything.
“If you know something, say something. I don’t feel like anything is happening in the case. I want the police to investigate, but the detective doesn’t return my calls. This happened in the broad day- light and the place was filled with people. There is no way someone didn’t see some- thing. I need closure,” she said.
A spokesperson for the Tampa Police Department
ZAVON GUNDY 11/19/1996 — 1/21/2021
said, “Please be advised that the absence of updates is not an indication that the case has been shelved. Our detec- tives continue to work on the case as they follow leads, re- examine the evidence and talk with people in the com- munity.”
A Tampa native, Gundy attended the local schools of Hillsborough County and earned his diploma in the job corps. He was a Chef by trade, and was working in a restaurant at the time of his death.
Ms. Jackson further said that her son went to work and stayed home spending time with his fam- ily, and had just picked up his children from school at the time of the shooting. He enjoyed spending time with his family, music, basketball, cracking jokes, and rapping.
Detectives with the Tampa Police Department are continuing to investigate the murder and they are also asking anyone with informa- tion about the murder to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873- TIPS or online at www.crimestopperstb.com. Tipsters can remain anony- mous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
Endangered
Toddler
Last Friday, an unidenti- fied suspect entered the Sun- Trust Bank, 12902 N. Dale Mabry, in Carrollwood. The robbery took place around 5:30 p.m.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect pointed a firearm at the bank teller and de- manded cash. The teller com- plied with his wishes and the man fled the bank on foot.
Deputies are currently searching for a white adult male, with possible tattoos on his left hand. He was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweat- shirt and gray sweatpants.
“Thankfully no one was in- jured during this incident. I am urging anyone who recog- nizes this person, or anyone
Located
TOMMY DENSON
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has located a missing and endangered 2- year-old. At the time the report was filed, Tommy Denson was last seen at his mother’s home on New Year’s Eve.
Police said the child was in the custody of his biological mother, Yaneris McFaline, 22, who does not have legal custody.
BANK ROBBER
who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact us immediately,” Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247- 8200.
Police Find
Deaths Of Man, Woman Investigated As Murder-Suicide
14000 Block of Cherry Lake Drive
Car Involved
In Fatal
Hit And Run
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has located a vehicle involved in a fatal hit- and-run in Dover.
On Friday, January 14, 2022, just after 8:00 a.m., a black Ford Mustang convert- ible struck a pedestrian on Gallagher Road and fled southbound towards Lewis Raulerson Road. The pedes- trian was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased.
No arrests have been made in the case and the in- vestigation is continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (813) 247- 8200.
Detectives are currently investigating two deaths that took place last Monday in the Lake Magdalene area. Deputies responded to the lo- cation to conduct a wellness check.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of a woman in the back of a Jeep Compass at the home, in a black trash bag. The body of the male suspect involved in her death was later located inside the residence.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was called to a home on the 14000 block of Cherry Lake Drive at approx- imately 7 p.m. on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Deputies began making at- tempts to speak with the sus- pect, 52-year-old Charles Siminski, who refused to come out of his home. The HCSO SWAT, Bomb Squad and Crisis Negotiation Team
were called to the residence. After hours of attempting to negotiate with the suspect to come out of his residence, Siminski was ultimately found deceased inside of a bedroom due to a self-in- flicted gunshot wound.
Siminski’s criminal his- tory shows a history of do- mestic violence involving the victim, including an arrest in September 2021 for battery and an incident on December 4, 2021, where the victim suf- fered a laceration to the head after reportedly jumping out of a limousine on N. Dale Mabry Highway following a domestic violence incident with Siminski.
This is an active and ongo- ing investigation.
Anyone who is a victim of domestic violence can con- tact the Spring of Tampa Bay 24-hours a day by call- ing (813) 247-SAFE (7233).
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