Who is Tyrell Phillips? 22-year-old suspect charged with second degree murder in Tampa shooting

A 22-year-old suspect has been apprehended and charged with second-degree murder in connection with a shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning on a crowded street in Tampa, Florida. The incident resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals and left 16 others injured, as reported by authorities.

The shooting incident erupted following a dispute between two groups of people. This altercation unfolded as hundreds of individuals were dispersing from bars and nightclubs in Tampa’s Ybor City neighborhood shortly before 3 a.m. According to Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw, a 14-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man lost their lives in the tragic incident.

Of the 16 individuals who sustained injuries, 15 were gunshot victims, while one person suffered other severe injuries, Chief Bercaw noted. At the scene, they received immediate triage and were subsequently transported to nearby hospitals by Tampa Fire Rescue, as confirmed by Tampa police in a statement.

The statement further explained, “Many of the additional victims, who ranged in age from 18-27 years old, have been medically treated and released from the hospital. Five remain in the hospital, recovering from their injuries.”

Earlier reports had indicated 18 individuals were wounded in the shooting, but Chief Bercaw clarified that two people had tragically lost their lives, and 16 had sustained injuries.

This incident was one of several shootings that occurred during Halloween weekend celebrations across the United States.

Who is Tyrell Phillips?

Tyrell Stephen Phillips now faces a charge of second-degree murder with a firearm, as disclosed by Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw. As of Sunday afternoon, there was no attorney on record for Phillips, according to jail records.

Chief Bercaw emphasized that Phillips was charged thanks to the support of the community, who provided invaluable assistance in the ongoing investigation by providing a multitude of tips after the police’s public appeal on Sunday morning.

The Police Chief stressed the importance of the “see something, say something” principle, which applies to various settings, including malls, movie theaters, and public areas. Officers were present at the scene when the incident occurred and responded rapidly to the situation, given the crowded street at the time.

The authorities have also reported the recovery of two handguns at the scene, one of which was found to be stolen. They are currently investigating whether additional individuals were involved in the shooting.