Three Teenagers Charged in Violent Attacks on Homeless Individuals in Tampa
Tampa Police have charged three teenagers, aged 13, 14, and 16, with attempted murder and aggravated assault following violent incidents on July 13, 2026. The attacks targeted two victims, leaving one homeless man in critical condition. The suspects allegedly targeted…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 21, 2026 —
TAMPA, FL – Three teenagers, including a 13-year-old, a 14-year-old, and a 16-year-old, have been arrested and charged by Tampa Police in connection with a series of violent incidents that occurred on July 13, 2026. The charges include attempted murder and aggravated assault.
The assaults targeted two victims, with one homeless man sustaining critical injuries. Authorities stated that the suspects allegedly targeted homeless individuals, with their motives reportedly stemming from boredom.
The arrests were made by the Tampa Police Department. The charges are related to the violent assaults on the victims. The suspects are also facing charges for unrelated auto burglaries, though details regarding these incidents were not provided.
The identities of the arrested teenagers have not been released due to their age. The 13-year-old, 14-year-old, and 16-year-old are all facing serious felony charges. The condition of the homeless man who was critically injured was not updated beyond the initial report.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the specific sequence of events on July 13, 2026, the total number of auto burglaries, and any additional individuals involved, were not immediately available. The Tampa Police Department has not released further information at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Eddy Durkin (Police Department) on www.tampa.gov, see more information here.
