Public Safety

Gainesville man charged with first-degree murder in May 10 stabbing death

Henri Hart, 43, was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree murder and evidence tampering in connection with the fatal stabbing of Ricky Morrow, 53, on May 10. Gainesville police identified Hart after an anonymous Crimestoppers tip identified a suspect known by the nickname ‘Hitman’ as living at Oak Park Apartments on Northeast 8th Avenue. Witness accounts and surveillance footage corroborated the tip and led detectives to Hart.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · The Independent Florida Alligator · The Gainesville Sun