Family of man killed in Ybor mass shooting pushes to rename playground after him

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— The family of murder victim, Harrison Boonstoppel is pushing to rename the New Tampa All Abilities Playground in his honor.

Harrison’s mother, Brucie Boonstoppel, spoke with Tampa and St. Petersburg Council on Thursday for the request to rename the playground in his honor.

“Honorably remembering Harrison, shows that with hard work, support, and positive outlook, one can overcome much adversity,” the request said.

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Harrison was killed in Ybor City in a deadly mass shooting that killed two and wounded 16. He was 20-years-old…

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