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Crime
Two Men Killed; Two Seriously Hurt In Ybor Shooting
North Tampa
CHUDNEY JACKSON
Police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and two others with se- rious injuries. The shooting took place in Ybor City near the intersection of 7th Avenue and E. 20th Street.
According to the Tampa Police Department, officers were dispatched to the loca- tion in reference to a shoot- ing involving several victims. When they arrived, they dis- covered four men had been struck by gunfire.
Tampa Fire Rescue re- sponded and administered first aid before transporting all of the victims to local hos- pitals. Two of the men, ages 29 and 43, died as a result of their injuries. The two other
The gunman being sought fired several shots into the crowd killing two and leaving two others with serious in- juries.
After receiving a 9-1-1 call in reference to a shooting, deputies were sent to the Campus Court Mobile Home Park, Monday around 10:30 p.m. When they arrived at the scene, deputies located a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The unidentified victim was transported to Advent Health, where he was pro- nounced deceased. Investiga- tors said an unidentified man shot the victim and went back into his home. An unidenti- fied woman and five children were inside the home at the time.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team and the Crisis Negotiation Team responded to the com- plex. After several hours of communicating, everyone ex- ited the home around 2:30 a.m., Tuesday, without any problems.
As the investigation con- tinued, detectives arrested 31- year-old Malcolm Hill and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and being a felon in posses- sion of a handgun. He was
MALCOLM HILL
... Facing several charges
transported to the Hillsbor- ough County Jail.
Sheriff Chad Chronis- ter, of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said, “I am so proud of the men and women who worked for hours overnight to bring this inci- dent to a peaceful resolution. Unfortunately, this is the sec- ond barricade subject situa- tion we’ve been called to in the last 24 hours.
“I want to urge anyone who may be suffering from any type of mental health is- sues to reach out for help. The holidays can be a difficult time, but you are not alone.”
Police have not released any additional information about the investigation.
men, ages 32 and 33, respec- tively, were admitted to the hospital in serious, but stable condition. Both remained hospitalized at press time.
The 43-year-old victims have been identified by sources as Chudney Jack-
son and Leroy O' neal Detectives assigned to the case learned during their in- vestigation that the victims were standing at the location when an unidentified Black man approached and inten- tionally fired several shots to- ward the unsuspecting
victims.
After firing the shots, the
gunman fled the scene north- bound on N. 20th Street. He is
described as being between the ages of 25 and 35 years old, he has a thin build, weighs between 135 and 155 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, a dark-colored COVID-19 face mask, a black shirt and white sneakers.
Detectives said the inves- tigation is still in the early stage. However, the shooting does not appear to be ran- dom. The investigation con- tinues as they gather evidence.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1- 800-873-TIPS, or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
Two Men Found Dead In Valrico Apartment
Gunshot Victim Dies
Of His Injuries
Deputies discovered the bodies of two men in an apartment last Tuesday. They responded to the 200 block of Switchback Lane, in Val- rico, after a neighbor re- ported shots being fired.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, the 9-1-1 call was received just before 9 p.m. When deputies arrived at the Val- rico Station Apartments, they located the bodies. No addi- tional information about the victims has been released.
Detectives obtained a search warrant and are con- tinuing their investigation.
Hillsborough County
Sheriff Chad Chronister
said, “We do not believe this was a random act and there is no indication of risk to public
Deputies discovered two deceased men in an apartment in the 200 block of Switchback Loop, in Valrico.
safety. However, we are in the midst of the holiday sea- son and now families are left grieving a sudden and painful loss. This violence has a pro- found 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.
Anyone with information can contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200; or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800- 873-TIPS, or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
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