Suspect surrenders in stabbing death of former USF player
TAMPA BAY, Fla. -- Randolph Graham, 23, of Tampa, is behind bars, accused of killing former University of South Florida football player Elkino Watson, reports CBS affiliate WTSP. According to the station, investigators believe Graham knew he was a wanted man and turned himself in Wednesday night.
Watson, 23, and his friend, Desmond Horne, were stabbed repeatedly outside an Ybor City club at closing time early Sunday morning after a party celebrating USF's defeat of Florida A&M University, reports the station.
Graham is reportedly charged with second-degree murder with a weapon and second-degree attempted murder and is being held without bond. Police released pictures earlier in the week from the deadly night, looking for a "person of interest," who they now confirm is Graham.
Investigators say they've been working tirelessly on the case since the deadly fight happened outside of the Orpheum, but police credit tips from the community and cell phone video in helping them to close in on Graham, says the station.
"It's sad, he (Watson) went over there to have a good time, celebrate the win of USF that night, and this tragedy happened. For the family, I'm happy we had closure fairly quickly in this case," says Capt. Ruben Delgado.
According to the station, police are still investigating if there will be any more charges, as they know that several people were involved in the fight that deadly night.
They're reportedly asking patrons who may have cell phone video of the evening to come forward and share it.