Updated on 01-29-21 at 2:34 p.m.

After examining video of the shooting that took Demond T. Boykins life, our detectives preliminary findings are that he accidentally shot himself.

Major Crimes detectives were called to Kay's Food Store where Boykins was found bleeding in the parking lot.

Video shows Boykins, stumbling and falling in the parking lot. As he attempted to stand up, his bag fell and hit the pavement. A gun that was inside the bag fired. The bullet exited the bag and struck Boykins in the head.

He was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The investigation into the shooting is still ongoing as we are awaiting information from the medical examiner and ballistics results from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

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Updated on 01-28-21 at 1:08 p.m.

This morning's victim died from his injuries. He is identified as Demond Tyrone Boykins ( DOB 09/10/1980).

Detectives are actively investigating this case as a homicide. If anyone has information on what happened, please contact St. Petersburg Police 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

Released on 01-28-21 at 4:46 a.m.

Police are on the scene of a shooting in front of the Kay Food Store,1421 22nd St South.

Police responded to the call at 3:36 a.m. of a man bleeding.

The man was taken to the hospital with a life threatening injury.