TAMPA, FL. (December 08, 2024) – The Tampa Police Department has taken escaped inmate 15-year-old Jahmir Moore back in custody.
Moore was arrested without incident shortly after 9:15 this evening on the 100-block of West Keyes Avenue by Tampa Police with the assistance of the US Marshals Task Force.
“Tonight, the family of Jevario Buie and our community can rest knowing a dangerous individual is back in custody,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “I am incredibly appreciative of the officers who worked tirelessly since this morning when they were alerted of Moore’s escape. Let this be a reminder to those who think they can evade Tampa Police, they cannot, and they will be held accountable.”
Moore was initially arrested on December 4th, 2024, for charges in connection to the death of 14-year-old Jevario Buie. He was being held at the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center in the custody of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.
Video provided by a nearby business showed Moore running westbound from the facility around 10:45 Sunday morning.
This is in active investigation. Additional information will be released as available.