TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police have made an arrest in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred on October 23rd.
Luscious Bell Jr., 32, has been charged with first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm. The charges stem from a shooting incident on the 8000 block of North 9th Street, where officers found an adult male victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
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The victim was transported to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators obtained surveillance video that showed three individuals near the area at the time of the shooting. Through investigative work, officers identified Bell as one of the individuals in the video. Bell later admitted to being present at the scene with acquaintances.
Police believe that Bell and the victim knew each other. The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to determine the motive behind the shooting.
Additional charges may be filed as the investigation progresses.
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