James Allen Wade – photo: Tampa police

Updated January 31, 2015 – TAMPA (FOX 13) – A postal worker accused of murder is a free man after evidence proves his innocence.

“As new evidence came to light, physical evidence and witness statements, they cleared Wade of committing his crime.” said police spokeswoman Laura McElroy. “We learned he was at home when the crime was committed.”

At the time, Tampa Police couldn’t confirm Wade’s alibi. Two witnesses misidentified him as the gunman. Read more

Tampa Police arrest postal worker for 2nd degree murder

A  Tampa, Florida teenager is facing second-degree murder charges following a Christmas Day shooting.

According to the Tampa Police Department, a dispute over a small amount of marijuana led to the fatal shooting of Emmanuel Richardson, 25, of 4603 N. 26th St., Apt. A.

During the course of the investigation, police identified a postal worker as the prime suspect

James Allen Wade, 19,  of 3202 N. 22nd St., Apt. D, was brought into custody Sunday night at the Postal Service’s 3505 Bessie Coleman Blvd. property.

Here is full police report:

WHEN: 12/28/2014, 11 p.m.

WHERE: 3505 Bessie Coleman Boulevard, Tampa

VICTIM: Emmanuel Richardson, 04/09/1989, B/M, 4603 North 26th Street Apt. A., Tampa

SUSPECT: James Allen Wade, 7/11/95 B/M, 3202 North 22nd Street, Apt D., Tampa

CHARGES: 2nd Degree Murder

DETAILS: During a dispute over a small amount of marijuana on December 25th, 2014, the suspect shot the victim. The victim died as a result of the gunshot wound. Through the investigation, detectives identified James Wade as the shooter and determined he worked nights at the US Postal Service. Officers responded to the U.S. Postal Service property and arrested the suspect without incident. The investigation is ongoing.