City Supporter Killed In Florida

Last updated : 18 April 2011 By Covsupport News Service

Coventry City supporter James Cooper from Warwick was found shot dead on Saturday in the Florida city of Sarasota in America.

The 25-year-old Tennis Coach who attended matches at the Ricoh Arena with his father according to the BBC and his friend from University James Kouzaris, 24, were discovered by police officers who at around 3am in an area not known for its tourism.

Reports say that "One man was found lying on the ground outside a government-assisted housing block covered in blood whilst a second victim was discovered moments later, lying just 50ft away on the other side of the road."

Both men were pronounced dead at the scene from gunshot wounds and a 16-year-old Shaun Tyson has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder. If Mr Tyson is charged as an adult and found guilty, then he could face the death sentence.

Covsupport News Service wishes to send its condolences to the family and friends of James.