Michael T. Mosely, a 43-year-old resident of Gainesville, Florida, tragically lost his life on April 22, 2018. Mosely, affectionately known as "I-roc," was found with multiple gunshot wounds in front of a home at 2824 NE 12th Street. The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered Mosely critically injured and he was subsequently transported to Shands Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The incident
occurred following an argument between several men in front of the house. Witnesses reported seeing other men, who were acquainted with Mosely, fleeing the scene in a black sedan. The GPD immediately launched an investigation to locate these individuals. The investigation quickly identified Katwan Devonte Symonette, 20, as a primary suspect. Symonette was arrested and charged with murder a few days after the incident. Further investigation revealed that Symonette's brother, Reginald Eugene Symonette Jr., 41, had assisted him in evading arrest. Reginald was subsequently charged with accessory after the fact to murder.
The case drew significant attention due to the familial connections and the tragic timing, as Mosely's family had recently endured the loss of his mother and grandmother. The community was deeply affected by the incident, and the GPD urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation. The legal proceedings against the Symonette brothers were closely followed, highlighting the impact of the crime on the local community and the efforts of law enforcement to bring justice for Mosely's untimely death.
