TAMPA, Fla. – The 18-year-old accused of shooting an off-duty ATF agent outside a bowling alley, leaving him severely injured, was denied bond Thursday morning.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Smith opened fire last Friday night during a fight outside The Alley at Southshore off Big Bend Rd.
Deputies said the agent, later identified by the Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association as Matt Murray, was there with his family and tried to break up the fight in the moments leading to the shooting.
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Court documents show Murray was shot once in the neck and could be permanently paralyzed from the waist down.
Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators arrested Smith at a nearby home about seven hours after the shooting, HCSO said.
Smith faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
The Sun Coast PBA has launched a fund to support Murray and his family as he fights to recover. For more, click here.
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A teenager accused of shooting an ATF agent outside a bowling alley will remain behind bars as he awaits trial. The 17-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released due to his age, allegedly opened fire on the agent while he was off duty and enjoying a night out with friends.
The shooting occurred in the parking lot of the bowling alley, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving the agent with serious injuries. The suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and has been charged with attempted murder.
Authorities have not yet determined a motive for the shooting, but they are investigating whether it was a targeted attack or a random act of violence. The teen will remain in custody until his trial date, where he will face justice for his alleged actions.
The ATF agent is said to be recovering from his injuries, but the incident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face both on and off duty. The community has come together to show support for the injured agent and his family, and they are hopeful that justice will be served in this case.
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