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Crime
Man Accused Of Pointing Gun, Charged With
Ybor Shooting Leaves Man In Stable Condition
Impersonating Officer
Tampa Police are investi- gating a shooting that has left one person injured. The shooting took place shortly after 3 a.m., Sunday morn- ing.
According to police, sev- eral shots were reported to police during the closing of 7th Avenue. The shots were reportedly coming from the 717 Parking Lot, near the in- tersection of E. 7th Avenue and N. 15th Street.
During the investigation, officers discovered that an adult man suffered a gunshot to his back and the bullet had
NEW JONM CHARLES, SR.
The shooting took place near the intersection of 7th Av-
Vehicle of Jonm Charles, Sr.
enue and N. 15
th
Street.
exited his front left side. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Tampa Fire
Rescue, where he was admit- ted in stable condition. The investigation is continuing.
Some items confiscated that belonged to Charles, Sr.
Shortly after 3 a.m., Sun- day, Tampa police were dis- patched to the 3400 block of E. North Bay Street.
When the officers arrived, they discovered two men were suffering from gunshot injuries. The first victim was estimated to be in his early 20s. The second victim was estimated to be in his mid 20s.
Both men were trans- ported to a local hospital, where they were both admit- ted in critical condition. No additional information was available on the victims.
The suspect is said to have been driving a four- door, light colored sedan, possibly an early 2000s model. Witnesses told police the sedan fled the scene im-
mediately after the shooting. Detectives are actively working to develop addi-
tional leads in this case. Anyone with information that could assist with this in- vestigation is asked to con- tact Tampa Police at (813) 231-6130, or by using the TamapPD app available through Google Play or the
Apple Store.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an individual for impersonat- ing a law enforcement officer in Hillsborough County and pointing a gun at a man dur- ing the incident.
New Jonm Charles, Sr., 38, is now facing several charges including Imperson- ating a Law Enforcement Of- ficer, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Firearm during the Com- mission of a Felony, and Pos- session of a Controlled Substance.
Last Thursday, May 26, 2022, a road rage incident oc- curred between Charles, Sr. and the victim near Busch Boulevard and Dale Mabry Highway N. As a result, Charles, Sr. activated red and blue lights within his ve- hicle causing the victim to pull over. Once the victim stopped his vehicle, Charles, Sr. drove to the driver's side of the victim's vehicle and in- structed the victim to "follow him to the police station,” and pointed a handgun at the victim's head.
In fear for their life, the victim fled and was able to flag down a deputy sheriff who was nearby. HCSO
deputies made contact with Charles, Sr. and the victim in the parking lot of the Ex- press Oil Change.
Deputies arrested Charles, Sr., searched the vehicle, and found a light sys- tem, a black handgun, a bolt action rifle, multiple forms of ammunition, several differ- ent types of false badges and identification cards, a tactical carrier with ballistic plates, three radios, and a black jacket depicting "Sheriff" in gold on the back.
“Impersonating a law en- forcement officer is danger- ous and deceitful and it will not be tolerated,” said Sher- iff Chad Chronister. “If you are ever being pulled over by a car you feel is suspi- cious, turn on your hazard lights, slow down and keep driving until you reach a well- lit area. You can always call 911 to confirm whether or not you are being pulled over by a real law enforcement offi- cer.”
This investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone who be- lieves they may be a victim of Charles Sr., please contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813)247- 8200.
Two Gunshot Victims In Critical Condition
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