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Christos Alexander Themelis Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 19

Race : White

Date : 06/15/2024

Location : Cactus Wren Place

City : Tampa

County : Hillsborough

State : Florida

Agency : Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Brandon Schade, Richard Ziegler, Bjar Atkins, Ciara Moncada

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police after double homicide

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/15/2024, Tampa Police Department officers and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence on Cactus Wren Place in Tampa, Florida. Upon arrival, officers encountered 19-year-old Christos Alexander Themelis Jr. outside with his mother. According to police, Alexander shot and killed his mother under the pressure of their presence.
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Following the shooting, Alexander locked himself inside the home, leading to a prolonged standoff. SWAT units were deployed to the scene, utilizing a Lenco BearCat armored vehicle, ballistic shields, and other tactical equipment to secure the perimeter. Negotiators attempted to communicate with Alexander, but he reportedly remained unresponsive.
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During the standoff, SWAT deployed a police robot to breach the home. The robot was equipped with cameras to assess the interior and ensure officer safety. Upon entering, the robot found Alexander deceased inside the home. Police stated that Alexander is believed to have died during a shootout with SWAT officers. No injuries to law enforcement were reported.
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Investigators have not disclosed whether body-worn camera footage, additional evidence, or independent reviews corroborate the timeline or circumstances of the shooting. The Tampa Police Department and Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office have announced a joint investigation into the events leading up to Alexander’s death.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa-police-swat-shootout-christos-themelis-jr-2024-06-15/
https://www.wtsp.com/news/local/hillsborough/tampa-police-deadly-domestic-violence-swat-incident/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/swat-deployed-tampa-domestic-violence-double-homicide-shootout
https://www.wfla.com/news/tampa-police-deadly-shootout-with-suspect-after-domestic-violence-call/