Release updated on 12-30-21 at 9:40 a.m.

Reward for Information

The St. Petersburg Police Department is asking for information on the death of 47- year- old Qareeb Muhammad.

On December 29, 2021, Muhammad was shot and killed in a vacant lot in the 2100 block of 17th Avenue South. Anyone with information regarding this case, who wishes to remain anonymous is eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.00. Please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org

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Release posted on 12-29-21 at 2:47 p.m.

The adult male victim has been identified as Qareeb Muhammad (DOB 1/7/1974).

St. Petersburg police are investigating the fatal shooting that occurred today, Dec. 29, in a vacant lot in the 2100 block of 17th Avenue South.

It is early in the investigation. No further information is available at this time.

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Release posted on 12-29-21 at 10:31 a.m.

At 9:33 a.m., police received a call of a shooting in the 2100 block of 17th Avenue South.

Upon arrival, officers found the body of a 47-year-old man lying in a field and confirmed the victim had been shot.

The victim was transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, where he was pronounced deceased.

We will release more information as it becomes available.