Sheriff Seeks Armed, Dangerous Man Accused Of Grant Park Shooting

TAMPA, FL --- Hillsborough County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for first-degree murder.

Javon Rakeem Turner, 23, is wanted for the murder of Elijah Moore, 23, on Jan. 17. Turner is accused of shooting Moore at 3714 Carroway St. N., Tampa. He is known the frequent the Grant Park area where the murder occurred and should be considered armed and dangerous.

He has been charged with first-degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. The shooting occurred six months after Turner was released from Florida State Prison where he was serving time for burglary and grand theft.

Turner reportedly uses the nickname “Verge.” He is 6 foot 1 inch, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to the location and arrest of Turner for this outstanding warrant.

Anyone with information 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.

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