Murder Suspect Arrested in Tampa Shooting Rampage

Tampa, Florida – Authorities in Tampa, Florida arrested a 37-year-old individual, Whitney Newsome, following a fatal shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The tragic event unfolded on the morning of May 3rd, when the Tampa Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of E. 26th Ave after … Read more

Crash involving Semi-Truck and Motorcycle Leaves Two Dead in Tampa Intersecion

TAMPA, Fla. – A fatal crash occurred at an intersection in Tampa on Monday morning, resulting in two deaths, according to the Tampa Police Department. The incident, involving a semi-truck and multiple vehicles, took place at Hillsborough Avenue and Lois Avenue, adding to the tragic toll of road accidents. A spokesperson for the police department … Read more

Shooting at Tampa Gentlemen’s Club Leaves One Dead in Tragic Incident

TAMPA, Fla. – A fatal shooting occurred at a gentlemen’s club in Tampa early Sunday morning, leaving one man dead, according to authorities. The incident took place at Teaser’s Gentlemen’s Club on North Nebraska Avenue around 1:09 a.m. The victim, a man who sustained a gunshot wound to the upper torso, was transported to a … Read more

Florida Man Arrested for Murder of Gay Man at Tampa Dog Park Due to Hate Crime Targeting

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

Gay Man Allegedly Targeted in Fatal Tampa Shooting, Accused Shooter Claims Self-Defense

TAMPA, Fla. – The death of John Walter Lay, known as “Walt,” has left friends and loved ones demanding justice, believing he was targeted for being gay in a tragic incident at West Dog Park on Feb. 2. Lay’s accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, but those close to Lay insist that he was … Read more

Gay Man Targeted in Fatal Tampa Shooting Claims Self-Defense, Friends Speak Out

TAMPA, Fla. – A shooting at West Dog Park in Tampa has left the community shaken, with friends of the victim, John Walter Lay, alleging that he was targeted for being gay. The accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, but loved ones of Lay dispute this, insisting that he was deliberately singled out. Friends … Read more

Kidnapping & Torture Suspect Arrested in Tampa Bay

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A third suspect from Florida has been charged in connection with the violent kidnapping and torture of a man outside a gym in Macomb County. Renado Gary Coleman, 38, was apprehended in Tampa, Florida, and extradited to Shelby Township, Michigan, where the alleged attack occurred. Coleman was arraigned in 41A District … Read more

Tragic Killing of Tampa Dog Park Regular Sparks LGBTQ Community Call for Justice

TAMPA, Fla. – Pet owners at West Dog Park in Tampa’s Leto community are reeling from the tragic death of one of their own, John Walter Lay. The close-knit group of park regulars gathered to mourn Lay, who was shot and killed at the dog park on Feb. 2. Friends of Lay have expressed shock … Read more

Targeting of Tampa man for his sexual orientation leads to fatal shooting

TAMPA, Fla. – The fatal shooting of John Walter Lay, a man from Tampa, has left his family and friends calling for justice. Lay was shot and killed at West Dog Park on Feb. 2, with those close to him claiming that the accused shooter targeted him for being gay. Despite this claim, no criminal … Read more

Tampa Dog Park Tragedy: Man Shot Dead After Longtime Harassment

TAMPA, Fla. – The fatal shooting of John Walter Lay in a beloved dog park has left friends and family reeling and seeking answers. Lay, 52, was gunned down the day after he recorded a video alleging harassment from the man who would later become his killer. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has identified the … Read more