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ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2019-033253
07-31-19

Armed Robbery

Arrested: Terrian Javon Knight DOB 6-19-90
Charges: Armed Robbery, Attempted Homicide

After more than 8 hours, the suspect finally surrendered to police. He spent most of that time hiding in a retention pond within a fenced-in lot.

His booking photo is not available yet, so I attached a recent one from November 2018.

Report 2019-033253

----Previous release-----
At 10:15 p.m.,Tuesday, an armed man held up a Family Dollar Store, 1701 4th St.S., at closing time and shot an employee. ( he was treated and released from the hospital)

Over the last several hours we deployed multiple officers, police dogs, the PCSO helicopter, and the SWAT team. We believe the suspect is hiding in a field west of the store.

We ask nearby residents to stay away from the scene, and stay indoors if possible . ( People can leave for work, etc)

4th Street South remains closed from 15th-18th Av. S. Motorists should avoid area until this is resolved.

Terrian Javon Knight

Terrian Javon Knight

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer