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A man in Largo, Florida, was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting his brother multiple times. Police responded to a welfare check and found the suspect leaving his home, where he confessed to the crime. Upon being taken into custody, the suspect kicked a detective, causing minor injuries. He now faces charges of murder and battery on a law enforcement officer.
A disgruntled customer, identified as Eugene Frank Becker, opened fire at Stout's Automotive in Largo, targeting the shop owner, Jodie Stout. Stout returned fire, fatally shooting Becker, but later succumbed to his own injuries. Becker had visited the shop in 2021 and was unhappy with the service, believing he had been overcharged. Police believe Becker intended to retaliate for the perceived wrong.
Two people are in critical condition after a shooting at an auto repair shop in Largo, Florida. Police responded to the incident and have surrounded the shop. The road in the area is closed, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The nearby elementary school was briefly placed on closed campus status but has since been lifted. The investigation is ongoing.
A 14-foot alligator, seen with a body in its mouth, was killed in a Florida canal. The remains of an adult were found in the waterway, and authorities are investigating the cause of death. Local residents are concerned for their safety, especially since children often pass by the area.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was found in a waterway in unincorporated Largo, Florida. A 13-foot, 8.5-inch alligator was "humanely killed" and removed from the scene by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The PCSO Dive Team recovered the remains of an adult from the water. The area where the body and alligator were found is near Ridgecrest Park. The Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and time of death.
Dev Shah, a 14-year-old from Largo, Florida, won the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling the word psammophile, taking home the $50,000 first prize. Eleven students made the finals after 11 million people entered spelling competitions throughout the world.
A Florida man, Steven Cozzi, has been missing since last Tuesday after he went to the office bathroom and never returned. His colleague and friend, Jake Blanchard, found blood in the bathroom and called the police. Although Cozzi's body has not been found, the police have arrested Tomasz Kosowski, a pro se plaintiff in one of Cozzi's cases, for his murder. Kosowski had a civil lawsuit against his former employer, and Cozzi represented several of the defendants. Blanchard says no one expected violence, and he hopes the police find Cozzi's body soon.
Tomasz Roman Kosowski has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of Steven Cozzi, a Pinellas County lawyer. Cozzi was last seen on March 21 and left behind his vehicle, wallet, car keys, and cellphone. A significant amount of blood was found in the men's bathroom of his office building. Kosowski, who had a lawsuit against Cozzi's law firm, has been charged with first-degree murder. Authorities are still searching for Cozzi's body.
The mother of Steven Cozzi, a lawyer with Blanchard Law, P.A. in Largo, Florida, who disappeared under suspicious circumstances, issued a statement expressing her family's worry and fear. Cozzi went to the bathroom during work on Tuesday and never returned. His phone, wallet, and keys were found on his desk, and blood was found in the bathroom. The office lobby was shut down as a crime scene, and the Largo Police Department is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the police.