Alfonso Igles, a 47-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2016, in Tampa, Florida. The incident occurred when Kimwana Hamilton, a 40-year-old African American male, confronted his 24-year-old girlfriend, Nisha Carson, at his residence. Hamilton, who was already on felony probation for aggravated battery and false imprisonment, fired a shot at Carson and then at her vehicle as she fled the scene.
Following this, Hamilton drove to 4209 N 14th Street, where he shot at an upstairs apartment before confronting Alfonso Igles. Hamilton chased Igles around a trampoline and eventually shot him multiple times. Igles was transported to Tampa General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but Hamilton was apprehended shortly after the incident. He was charged with first-degree murder with a firearm, attempted second-degree murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The investigation into the case continued, with Hamilton facing serious legal consequences for his actions.
This tragic event highlights the severe impact of gun violence and the importance of addressing underlying issues that lead to such incidents. The loss of Alfonso Igles, a 47-year-old Hispanic male, has left a lasting impact on his family and the community. The legal proceedings against Kimwana Hamilton aimed to bring justice for Igles and ensure that such a tragedy does not occur again.
