Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Fatal Shooting Of Tampa Teen On Bike

Tampa Police have made an arrest in the Sept. 3 shooting death of an 18-year-old who was riding his bike.

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police have made an arrest in the Sept. 3 shooting death of an 18-year-old who was riding his bike.

Misael Mora, 18, of the 1200 block of East Annie Street was charged with murder on Dec. 11.

At 8:35 p.m. on Sept. 3, Tesean D. Blue of the 12000 block of North Dale Mabry Highway was riding his bike in the area of North Brooks Street and East Annie Street when he was shot.

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Officers immediately began performing first aid until they were relieved by Tampa Fire Rescue personnel.

Blue was then transported to Tampa General Hospital where he died.

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During the investigation, detectives learned that the two teens knew each other, though a motive for the shooting remains unclear.

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