TAMPA, Fla. — A 14-year-old was arrested Thursday for his alleged connection to the deadly Ybor City mass shooting that occurred on October 29.
According to TPD, two officers saw the suspect displaying a firearm before fleeing the scene on the night of the shooting. The teen suspect was tracked to Palm Beach and eventually arrested.
He faces two charges, including a felony count of a minor in possession of a firearm while wearing a mask and one felony count of carrying a concealed firearm.
Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said Thursday's arrest was another "significant arrest in the case."
Police previously arrested Tyrell Phillips, 22, on charges including second-degree murder for his alleged role in the deadly mass shooting.
TPD detectives previously released surveillance video asking for the public's help identifying a number of people considered persons of interest in the Ybor City shooting
Anyone with information that could assist detectives can submit their tip via the FBI portal at fbi.gov/tampashooting.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 800-873-TIPS (8477) or online at crimestopperstb.com and be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
