Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police
Summary
Assault Tampa Florida in Tampa, Florida: A man was found dead from beating injuries on the 1900 block of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Tampa, Florida, after police received reports of an unresponsive person last Saturday. The medical examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by blunt force trauma. Police later arrested 36‑year‑old Mel Mcray Jr., who had been taken into custody earlier that week on unrelated charges, and he admitted to striking the victim and stealing items from his pockets. Detectives recovered the victim’s wallet and other personal belongings from Mcray’s possession.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed victim | Unknown | Fatal |
| Mel Mcray Jr | Unknown | Unknown |
| Mel Mcray Jr. | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Suspect arrested for murder, robbery after deadly beating in Tampa: Police | FOX 13 Tampa Bay