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Warrant Issued For Suspect In Service Station Shooting
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Detectives have identified a man involved in a shooting that took place at a local service station and warrant has been issued for his ar- rest.
According to the Hills- borough County Sheriff’s Of- fice, the suspect has been identified as 26- year-old Elisaha Black. He is being sought on charges of aggra- vated battery with a firearm, and being a felon in posses- sion of a firearm.
A male and female victim were located, and both are expected to survive their in-
Chad Chronister,
Hillsborough County Sher- iff’s Office, said, “Surveil- lance from inside of the gas station gives us a decent view of the suspect in this case,” “If you recognize him or know where our deputies can locate him, please call us with that information.”
Anyone with information about Black is asked to con- tact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247- 8200, or contact Crime Stop- pers of Tampa at 1-800-873-TIPS, or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.`
Domestic Quarrel Leads To Arrest Of
WINTER HAVEN — A do- mestic quarrel shortly after 11 a.m., Sunday, ended with the arrest of a Winter Haven police officer. Witnesses called police after they reportedly observed a man and woman arguing in the parking lot of the Vista Del Lago.
The caller told police that the woman had a gun in her hand. When police arrived, the man had left the scene. How- ever, the woman, who was identified as Ms. Manisia Robinson, an officer with the Winter Haven Police Depart- ment remained.
According to the witnesses, Officer Robinson allegedly pointed the firearm at the vic- tim. Officers were able to con- tact the victim and when interviewed, the victim stated there was no firearm involved.
Officer Robinson has worked as a Winter Haven Po- lice Officer since November 2020.
Officer Robinson is on paid administrative leave pending an internal investiga- tion.
Winter Haven Police Chief David Brannan said, “We take any and all accusations in- volving our officers seriously.
“With the differing state- ments at the scene, we will en- sure everything is covered to solidify this case no matter what the outcome.”
Presentation
Police Seek Two Suspects In Fatal Shooting
Officer
ELISAHA BLACK ...Warrant issued for his arrest
juries. The suspect drove away from the scene in a white Nissan Altima.
The City of Tampa will hold its annual celebration of National Archives Week, be- ginning Sunday July 11, 2021. On Monday July 12, at 3 p.m., the city will sponsor discus- sions on Tampa’s history two hundred years ago and one hundred years ago.
Tampa Bay History Center Curator of Black History Fred Hearns will discuss 1921: Bob Saunders and Black Life in Tampa. Civil rights leader Robert W. (Bob) Saunders was born in Tampa one hundred years ago this year and went on to be- come field secretary (1952- 1966) for the Florida State Branches of the NAACP.
Retired judge and histo- rian E. J. Salcines will talk about life in Florida two hun- dred years ago (1821). That
ROBERT W. SAUNDERS, SR.
year Florida came from under Spanish rule and became a U. S. territory. Hearns and Sal- cines will speak beginning at 3 p.m. at the Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Riverfront park, 402 W. Lau- rel Street.
Monday’s program is free and open to the public. Guests will receive a free commemo- rative booklet.
Archives Week
LAKELAND — Shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 4th, Lakeland Police offi- cers were dispatched to the Mobil Gas Station, 1615 West Memorial Boulevard, in refer- ence to a shooting.
When the officers arrived at the scene, they located a 34-year-old man suffering from several gunshot wounds. Officers rendered first aid until the Lakeland Fire Department and Polk County Fire Rescue re- sponded.
The unidentified victim was transported to Lakeland Regional Hospital, where he died a short time later as a re- sult of his injuries.
Prior to the shooting, the victim was pumping gas when two armed suspects ap- proached him. The suspects
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 retreated to their vehicle and fled the area. Their identity is not known at this time. De- tectives are continuing to fol- low 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.heartlandcrimestop- pers.com.
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