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Crime
Boy, 14, Shot Through Door
Police Seek
Residents On ‘Retaliation Alert’ For Drug-Related Shooting
Police are currently investi- gating a shooting that left a 14- year-old injured. The shooting took place early Friday morn- ing.
According to the Hillsbo- rough County Sheriff’s Office, they were notified of a shoot- ing in the 8500 block of Libby Lane, in Riverview, at approx- imately 12:25 a.m. When deputies arrived at the resi- dence, they learned that a 14- year-old male had been transported to a local hospital with a single gunshot wound. His wound was not life-threat- ening.
The investigation revealed that the victim heard a knock on his front door. He opened the door and an unknown His- panic man started speaking to
him in Spanish. The victim then noted a Black man walk- ing towards the door with a gun.
He closed the door and at least one gunshot was fired through the door, striking him in the arm. Both suspects fled the scene undetected. Detec- tives do not believe the inci- dent was random, police said.
The investigation into the shooting is continuing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200.
Anyone with information may also contact Crime Stop- pers of Tampa Bay at 1-800- 873 TIPS (8477); or report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
Information On
Fatal Hit And
Run Accident
Police Ask For Help In
The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a hit and run accident that left a pedestrian dead.
The accident took place at 12:40 a.m., June 4, at the in- tersection of Fivay Road and U. S. Highway 19.
According to investigators, Mark Chapasko, 55, of Hudson, was struck by an unidentified vehicle as he was walking. He was transported to Bayonet Point Medical Cen- ter, where he died from his in- juries.
Investigators are asking anyone with any information about the accident to contact the Florida Highway Patrol at (813) 631-4020, or contact Crime Stoppers.
Police Search For Female Accomplice In Armed Robbery
Tampa Police are asking for help in identifying a female suspect who was an accom- plice in the armed robbery of three people.
On Sunday, May 29th, the woman approached a group of young men in Ybor City and spent part of the early morn- ing partying with them, police said.
At 4 a.m., police said the fe- male suspect lured the three young men to a parking lot where she knew several male suspects were waiting to rob the victims at gunpoint.
Video of the unidentified fe- male suspect was captured on a local store’s surveillance sys- tem. She is seen entering the store wearing a gray dress. She is described as a white female with blond hair, 5’4” tall, and with a tattoo on the right side of her neck with the letters “LIZ” in it. The full name may be “Elizabeth,” “Lizzie,” or some other name with those three letters in it.
She was last seen driving a newer model silver Honda.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477.
ALTON SMITH .....charged in shootings.
According to sources, and the manager of the Tampa Park Apartments, residents of that complex have been put on alert for retaliation in the shooting death of Zay- roone Toussaint, 25.
On Wednesday, May 26th at 2 p.m., Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies re- sponded to a 9-1-1 call of a shooting at the Rivertree Landing Apartments, 5902 Trout River Drive in the Nuccio Park area.
When deputies arrived, they found one man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound, and a second man inside an apartment, dead from a gunshot wound.
Alton Demetrius Smith, 24, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, attempted first-de- gree murder, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Detectives said Smith al- legedly went to the residence of Christopher Riley, 21, with the intent to purchase marijuana for $210.
During the transaction, an argument began between Smith and Toussaint.
Riley, who was in a bed- room reportedly overheard the argument between Smith and Toussaint. He allegedly armed himself with a handgun and came out of his room at which time he saw Smith and Toussaint engaged in a physical con- frontation.
Detectives said Riley claims Smith was standing over Toussaint and shot him with a handgun. He also saw Toussaint fall to the floor in the kitchen. Tous- saint was pronounced dead at the scene.
After witnessing Smith shoot Toussaint, detectives
ZAYROONE TOUSSAINT .....was fatally shot.
said Riley shot at Smith, who was still inside the resi- dence, and the two men ex- changed gunfire.
Detectives said Smith fled through the front door into the parking lot, and Riley pursued him to the exit of the residence where they engaged in a physical confrontation.
A witness told detectives they saw Smith and Riley fighting. The witness also re- ported that Smith shot Riley. Smith then fled in his vehicle.
Detectives said Smith told them he went to the res- idence, armed with a gun, to purchase marijuana. He is being held without bond on the charges and the incident is still under investigation.
Tampa Park Manager, Yolanda Anthony, con- firmed that residents have been warned about rumors of retaliation over Tous- saint’s shooting because Smith’s family lives in the complex.
Police Captain Mike Flynn said there was some chatter with some different groups about taking some action, but now they’ve talked to the families and they both want to let every- thing end in peace.
“There were some differ- ent things going on, but it all added up to social media chatter. We feel comfortable everything will be fine for the service this weekend, and we are going to remain vigilant until everything is over.”
Gudes Funeral Home re- ported that Toussaint’s family delayed funeral serv- ices for a week to give them more time to complete arrangements,, and that there will be a service this weekend.
Identifying Man Killed
In Pedestrian Accident
Tampa Police Detectives are canvassing homeless shel- ters and other facilities in the area to find the identity of a man who was hit and killed last week.
The accident occurred June 3rd at Florida Avenue and Columbus Drive when the man was hit by a motorist as he crossed the street.
All investigators found was a backpack and walking cane that belonged to the victim.
Authorities have talked to hundreds of people who may have seen or recognized the man, but they have not been able to come up with a name. Without a name, his next of
Police need help identify- ing this ‘John Doe’ who was killed in a pedestrian acci- dent.
kin can’t be notified.
The victim was Hispanic,
between 55 and 65-years-old and 5’3” tall.
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