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: 2021-000023
Date of original release: 01-01-21

Shooting Investigation

Released on 01-01-21 at 6:07 a.m.

SPPD is investigating a shooting that happened at 1566 16th Street South around 2:26 this morning.

A large crowd was gathered on both sides of the street when an argument happened, and multiple shots were fired.

Officers were at the scene, heard the shots and helped three people who suffered injuries. All three were transported to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information come forward. The investigation into the shooting is underway.

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YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer