Jeremy Himmelman was 22 when he was shot dead on May 19, 2017, in Tampa, Florida. Born March 16, 1995, in Grafton, Massachusetts, he is remembered by family and friends for his love of animals, especially reptiles, and his knack for making people laugh. He left behind a grieving family, a brother, and a girlfriend.
According to reports, Jeremy and his roommate Andrew Oneschuk, then 18, were killed that evening by their other roommate, 18-year-old Devon Arthurs. Arthurs allegedly told people he had killed them because they mocked his recent conversion to Islam. After the shootings Arthurs entered a nearby smoke shop, brandished a gun, and briefly held employees until police were alerted; he then led officers to the apartment where Jeremy and Andrew’s bodies were found. Investigators also reported finding bomb-making materials and neo-Nazi paraphernalia in the residence.
The apartment was linked to a group described as the Atomwaffen Division. What details about Jeremy’s last hours or interactions at the apartment remain unclear to the public? If anyone knew Jeremy or has information about that night, please share what can help clarify what happened.