16 year old suspect in Tampa murder reported as armed and dangerous

by Jennica Mira February 22, 2021, 8:14 am

TAMPA, FLORIDA- A 16-year-old is on the top search and declared wanted by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office. The suspect is reported to be in connection with a recent homicide in Tampa.

According to Deputies, a search warrant is being issued for the 16-year-old, Kayne Vanson Mordica. The suspect is wanted for second-degree murder with a firearm. The accused suspect, Modica was seen after a black male, believed to be a teenager who was dead outside a duplex in the university area of Tampa Wednesday night.

Sheriff Chad Chronister in his statement said, “While this suspect is only a juvenile, we believe he is armed, dangerous, and on the run, and would advise anyone who comes in contact with him to call the sheriff’s office immediately.”

Anyone with information on Mordica is requested to contact detectives on 813-247-8200 or contact Crime supporters of Tampa bay at 1-800-873-8477.

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Written by Jennica Mira

Jennica Mira is the senior reporter of Orlando Solution. She finished her Bachelor in Communication from the University of Central Florida and currently residing in Orlando. In leisure, she likes to read poetry and contemporary articles.