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Crime
Police Investigate Early Morning
Police Rule
Man Dies, Woman Injured In Double Shooting
JASIMA McKINNIE
The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a double shooting. It appears that the man shot the woman and later died of a self-in- flected gunshot wound.
According to police, offi- cers responded to a home at 5242 6th S., South in refer- ence to a shooting. When they arrived, they discovered that Ms. Jasima McKin- nie, 29, had been critically injured. She was transported to Bayfront Health, where she was listed in serious con-
MARTY ZERREL STONE, JR.
dition.
As police investigated the
shooting, other officers were dispatched to the location of another shooting a short dis- tance away at Sunrise and 4th Street, South.
When they arrived, they discovered the body of 29- year-old Marty Zerrell Stone, Jr. Stone had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
The investigation into what led up to the shooting is continuing.
JUSTIN VANCLEFF HEILIG
This photograph is of the 600 block of S. Willow, the scene of an early morn- ing homicide.
The Tampa Police Depart- ment is investigating two deaths as a murder-suicide. The incident took place Sun- day evening.
According to police, offi- cers responded to 307 W. Al- fred in reference to bodies discovered inside the resi- dence. Police learned that the two people, identified as 61- year-old Tamara Harris and James Firment, 56, both lived in the home.
Detectives said, based on their investigation, the cause of death appears to be a mur- der-suicide. Ms. Harris re- portedly caused the death of Firment and then took her own life. At this time, police did not have a clear motive for the deaths. The investigation is continuing.
Man Found In Alley Dies Of Gunshot Wounds
MALIK OLIVER
A 19-year-old man died after being shot in an alley. The shooting took place Sun- day evening.
According to police, offi- cers responded to an alley on 13th Avenue S, near MLK Jr., Street, around 2:45 p.m., Sun- day. When they arrived, they discovered a man had been se- riously injured. He was trans- ported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
He has been identified as Malik Oliver, of St. Peters- burg. Detectives are searching for a newer model, white Ford Fusion with a back fin and spoke rims. The vehicle was observed leaving the scene after the shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting can con- tact detectives at (727) 893- 7780.
Detectives are currently investigating a murder that took place early Sunday. It took place in the 600 block of South Willow Avenue.
According to the Tampa Police Department, officers were sent to the area after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots. When the officers arrived at 4:30 a.m., they dis- covered a man, who had been injured by gunfire.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Justin Vancleff Heilig, of Salisbury, North Carolina.
Detectives are continuing
to collect evidence from the scene and talk with neigh- bors.
Detectives are also asking members of the community to review their surveillance cam- eras for suspicious activity. Anyone who may have cap- tured images on their surveil- lance cameras are asked to contact the Tampa Police De- partment at (813) 231-6130.
Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is also offering a reward of up to $3,000 for informa- tion leading to the identifica- tion and arrest of the suspects involved. Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay can be reached at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestopperstb.com.
Murder
Murder-Suicide
Deaths As
Man Found Dead In
Roadway, Woman
Charged With Battery
Shortly before midnight Sunday, police responded to a report of a man being in the roadway. When officers ar- rived in the 2000 block of 17th Avenue, South they discov- ered that the 59-year-old man was dead.
Detectives learned that the unidentified man had been in an altercation with a woman at a social event nearby. During the fight, the man suffered an injury and died.
Detectives have identified the woman as Nancy Walker, 54, of St. Peters- burg. Ms. Walker was ar- rested on a separate charge of battery on a law enforcement
NANCY WALKER
officer. She has not been charged in the death, al- though the investigation is continuing and other charges may be pending.
UNCLE SANDY
We can easily forgive 12, 14, 20, 25 a child who is afraid of the dark; 23, 30, 34, 41 the real tragedy of life is 5, 15, 45, 51 when men are afraid of the light. 1, 19, 50, 54.
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