TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Police have arrested Tyree Newsome, 26, in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man on September 23rd.
The shooting occurred in the 1600 block of E. 24th Avenue just after 9 p.m. Officers arrived to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation involving witness interviews and surveillance footage led detectives to identify Newsome as the suspect. The shooting stemmed from a dispute that had escalated earlier in the day.
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“Our detectives worked tirelessly to bring this suspect to justice,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “We hope this arrest will provide the first step toward closure for the victim’s loved ones.”
Newsome is charged with First Degree Murder and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He is currently being held at the Orient Road Jail.
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