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Domestic Violence Tragedy: Woman Shoots Boyfriend, Commits Suicide in Tampa Incident

TAMPA, Fla. – A tragic incident unfolded in Tampa on Wednesday morning as authorities reported that a woman fatally shot her boyfriend before taking her own life in Alabama. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office revealed that the heartbreaking event began just before 7 a.m., prompting deputies to respond to a residence in Town ’N Country following a call from a concerned family member. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the lifeless body of Kelbys Avila, 50, who …

Arrest Made in Fatal Tampa Shooting: Whitney Newsome in Custody

Tampa, Florida – A tragic shooting incident in Tampa, Florida, resulted in the death of two individuals, with the arrest of suspect Whitney Newsome, 37, by the Tampa Police. The incident unfolded on May 3rd around 10:30 am when authorities responded to a ShotSpotter notification and subsequent reports of gunfire in the 900 block of E. 26th Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims at the scene – an adult white female in her mid-20s …

Intersection Crash in Tampa Leaves at Least 1 Dead and Multiple Injured, Including Motorcyclist

TAMPA, Fla. – A tragic accident took place at an intersection in Tampa on Monday morning, resulting in the loss of two lives. The Tampa Police Department reported that a semi-truck collided with multiple vehicles at the intersection of Hillsborough Avenue and Lois Avenue. One of the vehicles involved was later identified as a motorcycle, adding to the severity of the crash. The collision led to the death of two individuals, with two others sustaining …

Hate Crime: Florida Man Charged with Murder of Gay Man at Tampa Dog Park

Tampa, Florida – A Florida man, Gerald Declan Radford, 65, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of John Walter Lay, 52, a gay man at a Tampa dog park on February 2. The victim was reportedly targeted because of his sexual orientation, as announced by the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office on Friday. Radford was arrested five weeks after the shooting and charged with second-degree murder in the death of Lay. …

Gay Man Shot and Killed at Tampa Dog Park, Friends Claim Targeted Hate

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa man, John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” was fatally shot at West Dog Park on February 2. While the accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, Lay’s friends believe he was targeted for being gay. Friends of Lay are still seeking justice, insisting that he was killed because of his sexual orientation. They describe Lay as a beloved member of their community who brought people together at the dog park. …

Shooting Tragedy: Tampa Man Killed at Park, Shooter Evades Charges

TAMPA, Fla. – A tragic incident at a park in Tampa has left the community reeling as a man was fatally shot, with the shooter reportedly not facing any charges in the aftermath. The victim, John Walter Lay, was allegedly targeted due to his sexual orientation, according to his friends. The shooter, on the other hand, claimed self-defense in the fatal encounter. The circumstances surrounding Lay’s death have sparked outrage and concern among residents, particularly …

Gay Man Killed at Tampa Dog Park; Accused Shooter Claims Self-Defense

TAMPA, Fla. – In a tragic turn of events at West Dog Park, John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” lost his life on February 2nd. The accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, but Lay’s friends believe he was targeted for being gay. The case has sparked demands for justice from Lay’s loved ones, who are struggling to come to terms with his untimely death. Witnesses recount that Lay faced harassment and anti-gay slurs from …

Harassment in Tampa dog park escalates to deadly shooting

TAMPA, Florida – The day before John Walter Lay was fatally shot at his favorite dog park in Tampa, he recorded a video. The video was a consequence of a confrontation Lay had with a man who had reportedly been harassing him for months, using homophobic slurs and making threats. According to Lay’s friends and family, the man approached him in the park, yelling, “You’re going to die,” before Lay asked the man to leave …