Suspect arrested in Tampa shooting that left 1 dead, 2 injured: TPD

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Published  December 24, 2024 3:42pm EST
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The Brief

    • Tampa Police say they have arrested a suspect in connection to a Dec. 5 shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.
    • 24-year-old Michael Horace-Fleming was arrested on multiple charges related to the shooting.
    • Detectives say they are working to identify and speak with the second person who was allegedly seen at the time of the shooting.

TAMPA, Fla. - A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to a Dec. 5 shooting that left one dead and two others injured, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Michael Horace-Fleming, 24, is now facing multiple charges for the deadly shooting that happened at a home in the 1700 block of East Sitka Street near Elmer Street.  

Officers say all three victims were hospitalized with "upper body trauma," and one of them, a 28-year-old man, died from his injuries days after the shooting. The other two victims have since been released from the hospital. 

Courtesy: Tampa Police Department.

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The Tampa Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals Task Force, arrested Horace-Fleming on Tuesday at his home in Temple Terrace. Police say they found a Glock 23 firearm inside the suspect's car, which investigators believe was the weapon used in the shooting.

Horace-Fleming has been charged with first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated battery with great bodily harm, felon in possession of a firearm, and shooting at, into or within a building. 

He is currently being held at the Orient Road Jail, according to officials. 

Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw praised the work of the detectives in this case.

"This arrest brings a measure of justice to the victims of this senseless act of violence," said Bercaw. "Our city is safer with this dangerous suspect off the streets. I commend the dedication and tireless work of our detectives, the U.S. Marshals Task Force, and all involved in this investigation and apprehension."

The investigation remains ongoing as the detectives say they are working to identify and speak with the second person who was allegedly seen at the time of the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Tampa Police Department at (813) 231-6130.

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