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Teen Had Just Visited His Mom’s Grave Before Fatal Accident
Police Search For Suspects In Robbery, Shooting
Tampa Police reported that a man is recovering after he was robbed and shot Wednesday night.
Police said at 11:11 p. m., officers responded to 37th Street and East Wilder Avenue on a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they were met by Aaron Carradice, 23. Carrradice had suffered several gunshot wounds to his lower body.
According to Carradice and a juvenile who was with him, they were standing at the intersection when they saw a car pass by slowly. The vehicle circled the block and returned, police said.
Two men got out of the vehicle and reportedly pointed guns at the victims, demanding property. The suspects forced Carradice to give them his jewelry and made him take off his pants. They then fired several shots at Carradice before fleeing in the suspect vehi- cle.
The suspects were described as shorter Black males wearing ski masks.
Carradice was transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The juvenile was not injured.
Investigators are working to identify the suspects involved in this incident.
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On May 16th, Mrs. Mary Ann Williams Evans wasn’t feeling well and went to the emer- gency room on her 39th birthday. She died during the early morning hours of May 17th. Her funeral was held on May 30th.
On Saturday, her family will attend another funeral, that of her 16-year-old son, Darius Jamal Evans. Evans was killed in a traffic ac- cident on N. 48th Street and E. Chelsea last Sat- urday.
Evans was the 5th of 6 children born to Der- rick Evans and the late Mrs. Williams Evans. He rode his bicycle to visit his mother’s grave and had just left when the accident oc- curred near the cemetery.
Pastor Antonio Hawkins, spokesperson for the family said of his cousin, “He really loved his Mom and her death had a big effect on his life. He took her death really hard. The entire family did. The family is devastated by this tragedy.”
He further said that Mrs. Williams Evans’ death was unexpected and no one knew she was as ill as she was.
Evans attended the public schools of Hills- borough County and Pastor Hawkins knew him as a family member and as a student. “I taught him Science at Oak Park Elementary for
DARIUS JAMAL EVANS 8/8/1998 to 6/20/2015
two years. He was a hard worker and could ac- complish anything he set his mind to do.”
Pastor Hawkins said the young man loved riding his bicycle and was known throughout the community as “The Bike Man.” He was also well known in the Highland Pines Community.
In addition to his father, Evans is survived by 1 brother, 4 sisters, other family members and friends.
Funeral services for Evans will take place on Saturday. Wilsons Funeral Home is in charge of handling arrangements.
Motorcycle Crash Fatal For Tampa Man
At 11:30 p. m. Wednesday, Tampa Police responded to the scene of an accident involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Osborne Avenue and Louisiana.
Police said the motorcycle, driven by Johnathan Cottevill, 38, was traveling north on Nebraska Avenue and the pickup truck was traveling south.
When Cottevill attempted to turn onto Louisiana, he did not notice the pickup truck, and struck the front end. When units ar- rived, they found Cottevill pinned underneath the truck. Fire res- cue arrived and immediately began to perform CPR.
Cottevill was transported to a local hospital where he was pro- nounced dead. The driver of the truck was not injured and was re- leased after being questioned by police.
City Council Repeals 2011 Panhandling Ordinance
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Thursday, members of the City Council voted 6-1 to repeal the Panhandling Ordinance that went into effect on November 11, 2011. City Attorney Julia Mandell stated that the City Council has the option to revisit the ordinance in the future.
As a result of the vote to repeal the ordinance, the Hillsborough County Ordinance can be en- forced within the city limits.
Attorney Mandell further said, “Tampa Police officers have absolute authority to enforce the County Ordinance.” She also said officers would be re-educated in terms of enforcement.
County Attorney Chip Fletcher said the County Ordinance, “Essentially prohibits doing busi- ness in the roadway.” He further said the County’s Ordinance has survived being challenged in federal court.
Last month, Homeless Helping Homeless, Inc., filed a lawsuit against the City of Tampa. The law- suit contends that the ordinance prevents them from raising funds for their organization.
Democratic Black Caucus To Host Senatorial Candidate
On July 10th and 11th, the Tampa Democratic Black Caucus will be hosting a meet and greet event for Pam Keith. It will be held at the Seminole Heights Library at a time to be announced later.
Mrs. Keith is running for the Senate seat currently occupied by Marco Rubio, and is coming to Tampa to meet people.
The Tampa DBC is providing her the platform to introduce her- self to the people of Tampa, but are not endorsing her candidacy.
Mrs. Keith currently resides in Palm Beach, Florida.
PAM KEITH
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