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Crime
$5,000 Reward Offered In 4th Of July Murder
Police Arrested 3 During Cuban Demonstrations
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of $5,000 for informa- tion leading to the identifica- tion and arrest of a murder suspect. The murder took place in Lakeland.
Shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 4th, Lakeland Po- lice officers were dispatched to the Mobil Gas Station, 1615 West Memorial Boulevard, in reference to a shooting.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they located a 34- year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds. Offi- cers rendered first aid until the Lakeland Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue re- sponded.
The unidentified victim was transported to Lakeland Re- gional Hospital, where he died a short time later as a result of his injuries.
Prior to the shooting, the victim was pumping gas when two armed suspects ap- proached him. The suspects
The suspects were armed with automatic weapons.
Tuesday night, three peo- ple taking part in the Cuban Demonstrations were ar- rested. The demonstrations were being held at Al Lopez Park and at the intersection of W. Columbus Drive and N. Dale Mabry Highway.
According to the Tampa Police Department, the crowds began gathering around 4 p.m. The group from Al Lopez Park joined the other group on Dale Mabry shortly before 5 p.m.
Around 6 p.m., the group was given several commands to disperse. However, they failed to do so. The group began marching toward South Dale Mabry with some of them in the roadway and others on the median.
Shortly before 7 p.m., the large group attempted to block the exit ramp at Dale Mabry and were ordered to move. The group then gathered under the overpass and were told to disperse several addi-
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tional times.
The Florida Highway Pa-
trol detained several subjects during the incident at I-275.
One State Trooper was in- jured and three people were arrested.
Julian Rodriguez-Ro- driguez, 29, was arrested and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and re- sisting arrest without violence.
Evelio Ramirez-Car- rasco, 36, was charged with resisting arrest without vio- lence.
Maikel Vasquez-Pico,
39, was also arrested. He was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer and re- sisting arrest without violence.
Tampa Police released the following statement: “The Tampa Police Department continues to support every- one’s 1st Amendment right for free speech. We will continue to work with groups who want to have their voices heard in a safe and secure manner.”
had just exited a vehicle that was parked on an adjacent street.
As the victim saw the two suspects approaching, he at- tempted to flee on foot when he was shot. The two suspects re- treated to their vehicle and fled the area. Their identity is not known at this time. Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads as this is still very early in
the investigation.
Anyone with information is
asked to contact Detective Russ Hurley at (863) 834.8973 or Russell.Hur- ley@lakelandgov.net.
Residents who wish to re- main anonymous, can contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida at 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), or online at www.heart- landcrimestoppers.com.
Local
Youth Fire Academy STEM Program
The CDC of Tampa, Inc. (CDC) and volunteer Fire Fighters will facilitate the Youth Fire Introduction Re- sources and Education (Youth F.I.R.E.) STEM Program. Youth F.I.R.E. will provide ca- reer exploration, fire science, short term certifications and mentorship.
The academy will be held July 19-30, 2021.
The primary goal is to re- cruit and educate a diverse group of local high school youth about the Fire Depart-
ment and introduce First Re- sponder careers such as Po- lice, Emergency Medical Technicians, and others emer- gency operations in a safe, supportive team environ- ment.
The Youth F.I.R.E. pro- gram consists of instructor led training and group activities, where students will learn what it takes to be a first responder and gain awareness of science and math associated with fire and emergency safety.
This program will recruit
and provide training to 15 high school youth interested in a career as Fire Fighter and or First Responder.
High School participants will obtain certifications in First Aide/CPR, Fire Safety and Bring Your ‘A’ Game to work.
(Students must be entering high school this fall, a current high school student or a 2021 high school graduate).
To register go to: https://www.cdcoftampa.org/ fireacademy.
Rapper Killed On Instagram
Live After Allegedly
Dissing Nipsey Hussle
Another rapper has report- edly been murdered in what has evolved into a consistent and disturbing trend over the past year over the dissing and defac- ing of Nipsey Hussle mural.
A 21-year-old man, who has been identified as rapper In- dian Red Boy (real name Zerail Dijon Rivera), was shot multiple time while he was sitting in his vehicle in Hawthorne on last Thursday af- ternoon (July 8).
The Los Angeles Police De- partment said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. In a graphic video making the rounds online, Indian Red Boy is talking to a friend of his on In- stagram Live when a barrage of bullets ring out.
His friend Kapone who de- faced the mural shouts, “Where you at?” to which Indian Red Boy replies, “Hawthorne.” He then appears to slip away.
Lieutenant Ti Goetz of the Hawthorne Police Department explained to the press, “It ap- pears to have been a walk-up shooting and he appears to have been targeted.
Chatter online also suggests
ZERAIL DIJON RIVERA, AKA INDIAN RED BOY
Indian Red Boy was a mem- ber of the Bloods gang and killed for dissing a mural erected in the late Nipsey Hussle’s name. Nipsey, of course, repped the Rolling 60’s Crips.
In a YouTube video posted in May, the Nipsey mural is de- faced with red paint that reads in part, “Victory Lap HBD.” Someone in the clips says it was “the second time in one week” the mural had been destroyed. The OG Crips were reaching out on Youtube to the Bloods to handle the crew that defaced Nipsey Hussle mural. " Why you doing this young buck, if you (Bloods) don't handle this, we will." ....Stay tune : this story is not over.
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