Armando Gilbert was 14 when he was shot and killed while riding a bicycle in Tampa on February 5, 2025. The shooting occurred around 6:00 p.m. near North Hillsborough Lane and East Juneau Street. Armando was with another juvenile when a 15-year-old, Marquis Lee, reportedly circled the intersection on a bicycle, approached and fired multiple shots. Armando was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead from upper body trauma.

Police say the two boys had prior disputes before the shooting. Lee was arrested the next day with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force and is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and minor in possession of a firearm. The killing has shaken the Tampa community and prompted calls from leaders for prevention and support for youth to address escalating conflicts.

Did anyone in the area on February 5 see the confrontation or have information about tensions between the boys?