Reward Offered In Fatal Shooting Of Tampa Father-To-Be

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police detectives are seeking help to identify the people involved in a homicide Nov. 17 at a home at 2409 State St. W., Tampa.

The men armed with handguns forced their way into the home and demanded money from a 19-year-old female resident in the kitchen.

The woman's boyfriend, Cristian Velazquez-Osorio, was in bed at the time. He got up when he heard the commotion, and the men shot him. Velazquez-Osorio died of his injuries.

They then threatened the 19-year-old, who is eight months' pregnant. h

Surveillance video shows a four-door silver vehicle that may be involved.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the robbers involved in this case. Anyone with any information who wants to be eligible for a cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application.

Images via Tampa Police

Cristian Velazquez-Osorio

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