OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Ocala Police Department (OPD) has issued a warrant for the arrest of yet another person in connection with a deadly shooting outside the Burger King on East Silver Springs Boulevard.
Police say they are looking for 34-year-old Pete Jackson Matthews. They’ve issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of tampering with evidence.
The shooting happened on November 3. Police arrested Jaylin Johnson last week and David Smith III in late December. They charged both 21-year-olds with the murder of 28-year-old Jose Valliant.
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Prior to the arrests of Johnson and Smith, police also arrested two others and charged them with felony tampering with evidence.
If you know where police can find Matthews, you’re asked to call OPD at 352-369-7000 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County by calling 352-368-STOP (7867) or **TIPS on your cell phone. You can also submit tips anonymously online here.
If you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000.