Fredrick J. Russell, Breanna L. Jones Death – The victims of the shooting near a convenience store on Nebraska Avenue in Tampa have been identified as Fredrick J. Russell, 41, and Breanna L. Jones, 23. Whitney Rashad Newsome was arrested on charges related to the incident, as detailed in the arrest affidavit made public on Monday.
Newsome shot both Russell and Jones during an argument, as reported by officers who responded to the scene. The surveillance video obtained by investigators shows the altercation between Newsome and Russell in front of the convenience store, leading to the tragic events that unfolded. The second woman involved in the incident is not named in this story due to being a homicide witness.
Newsome was apprehended on Saturday morning after fleeing the scene, and the handgun believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered along his escape route. The police confirmed that Newsome and the victims were acquainted with each other.