St. Petersburg Police Press Release


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: 2021-013493
Date of original release: 04-12-21

Shooting Investigation

Updated on 04-12-21 at 9:42 a.m.

This morning's victim has died of his injuries. He is identified as Ronald Gary, DOB 11-29-80.

Gary and his cousin, Keyshawn Smiley, age 17, DOB 9-24-03, reside in the same home at 4114 Fairfield Ave. S. This morning they got into an argument and Smiley shot Gary multiple times.

Police arrested Keyshawn Smiley, and charged him with 1st degree murder.


Released on 04-12-21 at 8:02 a.m.

At about 7:15 AM police responded to a call about a shooting at 4114 Fairfield Ave. S.

One man was shot and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Police have someone in custody that they are questioning.

Additional details as they become available.

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