The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit has solved a decade long investigation.
On March 2, 2014, deputies found Damien Bowie, 23, fatally shot at the Avesto Del Rio Apartments in Tampa. Through investigative means, detectives learned Javonte Dennard, 33, shot Bowie in the parking lot after attacking him.
Dennard, who is currently serving time in prison due to unrelated charges, is facing charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Fabricate or Use False Physical Evidence.
Detectives arrested Deandra Jenkins, 37, and charged him with Principal to Second Degree Murder. Detectives also arrested Brittney White, 36, for Accessory After the Fact to Second Degree Murder and Fabricate or Use False Physical Evidence.
"Even after nearly a decade, our detectives never gave up on seeking justice for Mr. Bowie and his family," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We are finally able to make these arrests and hold the responsible individuals accountable for this senseless act of violence. We will continue to stop at nothing to bring closure to victims' families, no matter how much time has passed."
This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
