HomeJacksonville NewsTremayne Robinson sentenced for 2019 shooting death of teen girlfriend in Jacksonville

Tremayne Robinson sentenced for 2019 shooting death of teen girlfriend in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida – A 21-year-old man, Tremayne Javares Robinson, who was found guilty of killing his teenage girlfriend in 2019 on Jacksonville’s Westside, has been sentenced to 15 years in Florida State Prison.

Robinson was convicted of manslaughter with a firearm and tampering with evidence, for which the Duval County court sentenced him to 15 years and 5 years, respectively. The sentences will run concurrently. Judge Jonathan D. Sacks credited Robinson for time served, as he has been in jail since 2019, and also leveled a five-year probation period following Robinson’s release.

Powe was discovered dead from a gunshot wound on July 5, 2019, as officers responded to a shooting incident in the 9500 block of Watershed Drive South around 1 p.m. that day. On arrival at the scene, the police found Powe already dead.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office did not disclose the identity of the victim initially. Later, her family confirmed to that the deceased was Alayshia Powe, who was also 17 years old at the time of the tragic incident.

Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson covers state-wide news and human interest stories. His unique reporting style, which often includes photojournalism, focuses on the diverse cultures and communities of Florida.
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