The Brief
- James Middlebrooks, 16, is accused of murder in the shooting death of Jonathan Blue, 19, during an alleged drug deal in March, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
- Deputies say the victim was found shot in a crashed car in Ruskin, with another woman inside, after a 911 call about gunfire in Apollo Beach.
- A judge ordered Middlebrooks held without bond, while a key witness was held in contempt after refusing to cooperate with prosecutors.
TAMPA, Fla. – A 16-year-old who’s accused of killing another teen had a pre-trial detention hearing in Tampa on Thursday.
James Middlebrooks, 16, is accused of shooting Jonathan Blue, 19, during an alleged drug deal.
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