Release posided on 04-24-21 at 9:59 a.m.

Shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call of a person shot outside near That Damn New York Liquor Store, 1443 16th Avenue South.

A crowd had gathered to socialize in the parking lot and a man was shot. The victim was transported to the hospital and he remains in critical condition this morning.

We ask anyone with information please call St. Petersburg Police at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD +your tip to TIP411.