Page 7 - Florida Sentinel 5-16-17

Local
Investigation Into Murder Of Young Man Continues
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On the night Aqkil David Brooks died, it was the most devastating news any family could have re- ceived. More than two weeks after the murder, his family is still trying to come to grips with his death.
His aunt, Ms. Nicole Brooks, said it was about 9:30 p.m., when someone told the family members he had been shot. She remem- bers that she, his father, and other family members were sitting outside and ran to the scene.
The 18-year-old with so much promise did not sur- vive. Through tears, Ms. Brooks said, “He was a good child. He was well loved and loving. He was a gorgeous kid. He was working at Checkers and he had just
AQKIL DAVID BROOKS 6/25/1998 --- 5/2/2017
bought his first car. He comes from a two-parent family and he didn’t hang out in the streets and get into trouble. He was ambushed.”
A Tampa native, Brooks attended the public schools of Hillsborough County. He was attending Gary Adult School earning credits for his GED at the time of his death.
Ms. Brooks said her
nephew loved watching “That 70s Show,” football and the Bucs. “He had a sense of humor that could light up the room.”
At the time of the shoot- ing, Brooks was in the 8200 block of Trammell Trail, in Riverview. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation. However, no arrests have been made.
Detectives are asking any- one with information about the murder to contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1- 800-873-TIPS, or visit www.crimestopperstb.com.
Anyone providing infor- mation leading to the iden- tity, arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the murder can be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. Any caller who pro- vides information can remain anonymous.
5K Walk/Health Fair To Honor The Legacy Of Rev. Arthur T. Jones
Bible-Based Fellowship Church of Carrollwood is preparing for its 3rd Legacy Memorial 5K Walk and Com- munity Health Fair. The event is being held Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Al Lopez Park, beginning at 8 a. m.
Rev. Arthur T. Jones,
founder of Tampa's Bible- Based Fellowship Church and co-founder of the Florida Mass Choir, passed away from cancer in 2013. In his honor, the church that he founded, along with commu- nity and corporate sponsors, has hosted the Legacy 5K yearly since 2014.
The event features a 5K run/walk (paid entry) and a free community health fair. Proceeds from the 5K Walk fund the Rev. Arthur T. Jones Legacy Memorial Scholarship program, through which de- serving students are sup- ported in their educational initiatives. Graduating sen- iors will be recognized during Education Sunday in June.
The Community Health Fair features live health and
REV. DR. ARTHUR T. JONES
fitness demonstrations, free health screenings, giveaways, and great prizes and will take place on the green space at Al Lopez Park.
There is even a 1 mile fun run for those who are not 5K enthusiasts.
For questions about the event, call the church at (813) 264-4050.
Sharon Thigpen is the event chairperson, Rev. Keshia L. Dixon is Pastor of Ministries and Develop- ment and Rev. Anthony C. White is the Senior Pastor.
Accidents
Woman Involved In Single Car Accident Dies
A woman injured in a single-car traffic accident has died as a re- sult of her injuries. The accident happened on May 6th, on State Road 60 at the I-75 Junction.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Ms. Sheila Dias, 22, of Brandon, was traveling eastbound on State Road 60 approaching Interstate 75. She was driving in the outside lane when for undeter- mined reasons, lost control of the 2016 Nissan Sentra she was driv- ing.
The vehicle left the roadway and collided with an overpass bridge support pole. It came to rest on the outside shoulder of the road.
Ms. Dias was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where she was admitted in critical condition. She died as a result of her in- juries on Thursday. The investigation into the accident is continuing, police said.
Pedestrian Killed In Accident
A Tampa man died after being struck by a vehicle early Friday. The accident took place on W. Waters Avenue and Woodland Corp. Blvd.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, 30-year- old Ivan Martinez was attempting to cross Waters Avenue shortly before 6 a.m. when he was struck by a 2005 Nissan Altima driven by Mario Raul Falcon Ramos, 49, of Tampa.
Police said Falcon Ramos was traveling in a through lane and the green light was in his favor when Martinez walked directly into the path of the vehicle. Falcon Ramos attempted to avoid hitting Martinez, but was not able to stop. Martinez died as a result of his injuries.
TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2017 FLORIDA SENTINEL BULLETIN PUBLISHED EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY PAGE 7