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Fundraiser Planned For Burial Of Young Tampa Man
Man Shot While Standing in Doorway
A 57-year-old West Tampa man was shot Friday while standing in his doorway. The shooting took place in the 1500 block of Walnut Terrace.
According to the Tampa Police Department, Michael Darnell Williams was standing in his doorway shortly after 8:30 p.m., when he heard several gunshots.
Williams was struck in his left arm and torso. He was transported to a local hospital with non- life threatening injuries.
The investigation into the shooting is continuing.
Fundraiser Planned For Burial Of Popular Rapper
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The family of a 23-year-old man who died after being stabbed last week is planning a fundraiser to assist with his burial. Katwon Leon Jones died last Monday.
His sister, Ms. Shanavia Bennett, said the fundraiser will be held at BurgerFi, 714 S. Howard Avenue (in Soho), Monday and Tuesday from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m., during Spirit Night. Jones was a Shift Leader at the restaurant where they were both employed.
Jones died at Tampa Gen- eral Hospital after being stabbed during an altercation. The deadly altercation took place in the 5100 block of N. Alaska Street.
No arrests have been made in the case. However, police said the investigation is continuing and detectives are conferring with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office to deter- mine if any charges will be filed in the case, police said.
A Tampa native, Jones was the son of Ms. Andrea Har- rison and Kelvin Jones. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He began senior high school at Middleton High School, but later obtained his GED.
Ms. Bennett said her brother was well loved and he
KATWON LEON JONES Aka June Bugg 6/19/1993 --- 5/15/2017
loved his family. He really en- joyed working and singing.
She further stated that he didn’t have any children, but he loved spending time with his nieces and nephew, who he treated like his son.
The family has established a gofundme account to raise money for Jones’ burial. Any- one wishing to contribute can visit the website at www.go- fundme.com/junebuggjones.
In addition to his parents, Jones is survived by several brothers, sisters, other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Jones were incomplete at press time. Wilson’s Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrange- ments.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
The family of a popular Tampa rapper will host a fundraiser to help with his burial. The rapper died after being shot last Wednesday.
The fundraiser for Monte L. Irving will take place at Club 1828, 5110 N. 40th Street, on Thursday night, beginning at 10 p.m.
Irving, 27, was at the Tire Shop Mobile Service, 1504 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd., where he was shot twice in the left side. He died at Tampa General Hos- pital as a result of those in- juries.
Police said Irving and the unidentified owner of the shop became engaged in a dispute. The man said he shot Irving after Irving allegedly attacked him.
No charges have been filed and no arrest made. How- ever, the investigation into the shooting is continuing. Detectives are conferring with the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office to de- termine if any charges will be filed in the case, police said.
A Tampa native, Irving was the son of Ms. Nicole Walker and Monte Irving, Sr. He attended the public schools of Hillsborough County.
His mother said he was a local rapper who was dedi- cated to his community.
“He served his community. When parents didn’t have the
MONTE IRVING “Mohawk Munchie” 6/22/1989 --- 5/17/2017
money to buy uniforms for kids at the Belmont Heights Little League, he would buy them. He loved children.
“He held Easter Egg Hunts for the kids. Any time there was any kind of fundraiser, my son was there.”
She further said he was known throughout the area as a rapper and used the name “Mohawk Munchie.”
Irving was a member of St. John Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, and a mem- ber of a 4-Wheeler Club. He enjoyed fishing, riding his dirt bike, and his music. But above all, he loved his family and his children. Irving was the father of 2 sons and 1
daughter.
“He stayed in the studio
trying to go big and he said if he ever made it, he was going to take me and his kids out of the ‘hood,” Ms. Walker said of her youngest son.
“We are holding this fundraiser to help raise money for his funeral. We are asking the community to come to Club 1828 on Thurs- day.”
In addition to his parents and children, Irving is sur- vived by 2 sisters, 2 brothers, other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Irving are incomplete. Integrity Chapel is in charge of han- dling arrangements.
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