Florida authorities have charged a second particular person with tried homicide this week in reference to the December taking pictures of an off-duty federal agent that left him paralyzed.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace arrested Tia Heyward, 23, on Wednesday after investigators decided she allegedly aided Christopher Smith, 18, within the Dec. 27, 2024, taking pictures of an off-duty Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) agent.
Heyward is charged with first-degree tried homicide with nice bodily hurt (accent after the very fact), aggravated battery with nice bodily hurt (accent after the very fact) and two counts of easy battery.
Smith, who was arrested hours afterward Dec. 28, faces comparable fees of first-degree tried homicide – discharging a firearm inflicting nice bodily hurt, aggravated battery inflicting nice bodily hurt with a lethal weapon, tampering with bodily proof and carrying a hid firearm.
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Tia Heyward, 23, is accused of aiding Christopher Smith, 18, after he allegedly shot an off-duty ATF agent within the neck at a Florida bowling alley. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace)
FOX 13 Tampa Bay recognized the ATF agent as Particular Agent Matthew Murray, who serves with the bureau’s Tampa Subject Division.
Murray was shot at roughly 11:07 p.m. on Dec. 27 at The Alley at Southshore in Riverview, Florida, after trying to deescalate a battle between two males and a girl within the parking zone of the bowling alley.
He was out for an evening of bowling along with his spouse, their youngsters, and household associates, after they noticed the battle escape whereas standing close to the entrance door.
Off-duty ATF agent Matthew Murray was shot within the neck after trying to deescalate a battle at The Alley at Southshore on Dec. 27. (Google Earth)
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Murray’s spouse mentioned throughout a pre-trial detention listening to for Smith that her husband recognized himself as regulation enforcement and advised the group of individuals to go residence, FOX 13 reported. One among them allegedly threw a bottle or cup at Murray, in keeping with his spouse. In the meantime, Smith alleged that Murray hit him within the shoulder.
Smith is then accused of taking pictures Murray behind the neck.
He was taken to Tampa Basic Hospital, the place he underwent emergency surgical procedure and stays in vital situation with everlasting paralysis, Murray’s spouse acknowledged.
Smith allegedly fled the bowling alley in a Nissan Altima and was situated by Hillsborough County deputies at a close-by residence roughly seven hours later.
Christopher Smith, 18, is charged with tried homicide, amongst different crimes, within the December taking pictures of off-duty ATF agent Matthew Murray. (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Workplace)
Smith has been behind bars since Dec. 28 and was denied bond earlier this month. Heyward is in jail on $42,000 bond.
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“Our detectives have worked tirelessly to ensure that all those responsible for this senseless act of violence are held accountable and face the consequences of their actions,” HCSO Sheriff Chad Chronister mentioned in a press release. “Our prayers remain with the ATF agent as he courageously embarks on his road to recovery. His bravery and selflessness exemplify his dedication to protecting our community.”
