Tampa Man Arrested on First-Degree Murder Charge in Nebraska Avenue Shooting
Tampa police have arrested Michael Phillip James Knobloch, 36, on a first-degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of Tracey Austin Rolle, 63, on Nebraska Avenue in Tampa on September 22.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 5, 2026 —
Tampa Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on Nebraska Avenue. Michael Phillip James Knobloch was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder.
The incident involved the death of Tracey Austin Rolle, a 63-year-old individual. The shooting took place on September 22, with law enforcement officials confirming the location as Nebraska Avenue in Tampa.
Investigators have identified Knobloch as the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of Rolle. The charge of first-degree murder indicates that authorities believe the act was premeditated. Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting, the exact sequence of events, or the motive have not been publicly disclosed.
The Tampa Police Department has not released additional information concerning the arrest, such as the date of the arrest relative to the shooting, or any further investigative steps that have been taken since the charging of Mr. Knobloch.
Details regarding the relationship, if any, between the victim and the suspect have not been provided. Information on whether Mr. Knobloch has entered a plea or any upcoming court dates is also not yet available. The investigation into the death of Tracey Austin Rolle is ongoing, according to police statements.
Story summarized from the original created by By Tony Marrero, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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