Reward Now $15,000 For Tips On Fatal Shooting Of Spring Hill Man

SPRING HILL, FL — More than two years after his death, a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who killed Spring Hill resident James William Earl has been increased to $15,000.

Just before 7 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2019, Earl, 32, was gunned down in his driveway at 14838 Glenrock Road while his fiancé, Stephanie Harper, looked on in horror.

The Florida Sheriffs Association originally offered a $5,000 reward in addition to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay's $3,000 reward. Now Earl's family has upped the reward to $15,000.

Although Earl was a documented member of the Pagan Motorcycle Gang, he didn't fit the stereotypical gang member profile.

He grew up in Fairfield, Illinois, where he lettered in track and field at Fairfield High School. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Afghanistan, returning home with a collection of combat medals pinned to his uniform.

The father of a young daughter, Earl had an associate's degree in nursing and was enrolled in the National Aviation Academy in Clearwater at the time of his death.

Anyone with information who wants to be eligible for the reward should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application.

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