Tommy Dixon, a 21-year-old male from Saint Petersburg, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 16, 2021. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at a residence on Granville Court South. Tommy Dixon, along with 18-year-old Barbarajean Lombardi, was found dead at the scene, both victims of gunshot wounds. The police quickly identified the suspect as 29-year-old James Pagan, who was known to at least one of the victims.
Pagan had been living with a married couple, Joshua and Gabrielle Clark, for about seven months, and Barbarajean Lombardi had been frequently staying over during the last five months.
The investigation revealed that Pagan and Lombardi had a tumultuous relationship, marked by frequent arguments and confrontations. On the night of the incident, Pagan was reportedly agitated and had cut off his ankle monitor before leaving the house. He drove three miles to the home on Granville Court South, where the fatal shootings took place. The police were alerted to the scene and found both victims deceased. Pagan fled the scene but was later apprehended in Alachua County on unrelated charges.
The St. Petersburg Police Department has been actively investigating the case, and charges against James Pagan for the murders of Tommy Dixon and Barbarajean Lombardi are being processed. The incident has been classified as domestic-related, given the nature of the relationship between Pagan and Lombardi. The tragic deaths of Tommy Dixon and Barbarajean Lombardi have added to the rising number of homicides in St. Petersburg for the year 2021, which had already surpassed the average annual count.
Tommy Dixon's family and friends have been left devastated by his untimely death. His stepmother, Ebony Williams Dixon, expressed her profound grief, recalling how she had helped raise Tommy since he was 18 months old. She described him as a good kid who was passionate about drumming and had recently re-enrolled in school. The community has been deeply affected by this senseless act of violence, and efforts are being made to address the underlying issues contributing to such tragedies.
