Jose Rolando Aguirre, a 17-year-old Hispanic male from Mulberry, Florida, tragically lost his life on January 22, 2015, in a double homicide near the Twilight Zone Lounge in Plant City, Florida. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. when shots were fired in an area between the lounge and a nearby residential building. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found two victims dead at the scene: Jose Rolando Aguirre and Lloyd Travonte Gordon, a 20-year-old African American male from Lakeland.
Detectives believe the incident was drug-related, although specific details about the motive remain unclear.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office launched an extensive investigation. Witnesses reported seeing a young Hispanic male suspect fleeing the scene towards the Twilight Zone Lounge. The suspect was described as wearing a red shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white sneakers. Despite an active ground search, the suspect initially evaded capture.
A significant development in the case occurred when Kalvin Williams, a 22-year-old male, was arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in Jacksonville. Williams was considered a person of interest in the double homicide. He was apprehended while traveling on a bus through Jacksonville to an unknown location. The investigation continued as authorities sought more information about the young Hispanic male suspect seen running from the scene.
Further complicating the case, Luis Fernando Aguirre, the 19-year-old brother of Jose Rolando Aguirre, was named a person of interest. Although not officially listed as a suspect, Luis was believed to be the Hispanic male seen fleeing towards the county line after the shooting. The connection between Luis and the incident raised additional questions about the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Jose and Lloyd.
The investigation into the double homicide of Jose Rolando Aguirre and Lloyd Travonte Gordon remains ongoing. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for this tragic event. The community is urged to come forward with any details that could assist in solving the case and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
