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Quarrel Between Brothers Ends With One Fatally Shot
A quarrel between two brothers turned deadly last Fri- day. The quarrel came to an end after one brother fatally shot the other.
According to the Tampa Po- lice Department, the shooting took place at approximately 7:45 p.m., at an apartment on North 54th Street, in the Grant Park area.
Albert Courtney, 63, tele- phoned police and said he had shot his brother. When officers arrived at the scene, they discov- ered that Lonnie Courtney, 54, was dead inside the apart- ment.
During their investigation, police learned that the brothers shared the apartment and that Albert Courtney’s girlfriend also lived there.
Police said Lonnie Court- ney complained that the unidentified woman was clean- ing the bathroom with bleach. The two brothers became en- gaged in an argument and Lon- nie Courtney allegedly threatened to kill his brother and his brother’s girlfriend.
Lonnie Courtney is said to have retrieved his gun and Al- bert Courtney retrieved his gun as well. As the argument continued, the two brothers be- came engaged in a physical con-
LONNIE COURTNEY 6/4/1961 --- 3/25/2016
frontation and Lonnie Court- ney was fatally wounded.
Police did not arrest Albert Courtney at the scene. How- ever, police and the Hillsbor- ough County State Attorney’s Office are continuing their in- vestigations to determine if any
charges will be filed against Al- bert Courtney.
A spokesperson for the Hills- borough County Medical Exam- iner’s Office said no funeral home had been chosen to handle arrangements for Lonnie Courtney.
ALBERT COURTNEY Photo taken from Facebook
Perry Harvey, Sr. Park Finally Reopens And ‘He Would Be Proud’
PERRY HARVEY, SR.
BY KENYA WOODARD Sentinel Feature Writer
After years of planning and months of construction, Perry Harvey, Sr. Park finally is open to visitors.
On Saturday, April 2nd, city officials and community lead- ers will join members of the Harvey family to welcome cit- izens to Tampa’s newest green- space that was created to celebrate the city’s African- American history and named after one of its most prominent leaders.
A civil rights leader, who also founded Tampa's Long- shoremen's Union, Mr. Har- vey was a humble man who made it his life’s work to help others, said his daughter, Dorothy Harvey-Keel.
But Mr. Harvey would be honored by such a grand recog- nition, Mrs. Harvey-Keel said.
“He would be proud of the park,” she said.
The park, situated just north of downtown, “is a gift to the city,” said Mayor Bob Buckhorn.
“This will be the most sig- nificant and the longest lasting project as we celebrate Central Avenue,” he said.
First settled as “The Scrub” by freed slaves, the Central Park community eventually grew into a bustling business and entertainment district. Some of the best jazz musicians – including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, and Cab Calloway – played in the nightclubs that dotted Central Avenue.
Central Avenue’s history as an entertainment hub is de- picted by two 16-foot high sculptures of musicians – one, a man playing the saxophone the other a barefoot woman bass – with their dog. Nearby, jukebox dancers dance “The Twist”, illustrating the story of the song written by band leader Hank Ballard after he saw youth doing the dance while visiting on Central Avenue.
Other features of the park
include eight optical glass LIFETILE murals that depict the rich culture and history of the Central Avenue area and a section called “Leaders’ Row” which consists of artwork of mixed media that highlights prominent individuals.
At its center is a life-size statue of Mr. Harvey with his arms outstretched.
“That means he’s welcom- ing all to come in and enjoy the park,” Mrs. Harvey-Keel said.
Local historian Fred Hearns – who at one time chaired the park’s advisory committee – said he’s pleased to see that park amenities that were first suggested at the pro- ject’s start under former Mayor Pam Iorio’s administration survived through the switch to Mayor Buckhorn’s.
In fact, more features have been added since Mayor Buckhorn took office, he said.
The park is sure to attract people from all over the world, he said.
“It is really beautiful,” he said. “There’s nothing like it in the southeast.”
If You Go
The grand opening of Perry Harvey, Sr. Park will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 900 E. Scott St., Tampa.
Enjoy live music, free food, and entertainment including games, bounce house for kids, and more. Rides on the HART bus will be free of charge all day (families must be two or more people to ride the HART bus for free).
Admission is free and the entire family is welcome. Blan- kets and chairs are welcome.
PERRY HARVEY, SR. ...Statue in the new Perry Harvey, Sr. Park
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