Release updated on 07-28-21 at 03:59 p.m.

Today, Carlos McNair (DOB 1/29/2005) turned himself in to police after investigators found him to be responsible for the shooting death of his uncle Anthony Link (DOB 08/20/1983).

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021 both were at a family gathering in 2500 block of 16th Ave. S. Shortly after an altercation Link left the gathering, got in his car and was leaving when McNair opened fire.

Link managed to leave the scene of the shooting but, crashed a short distance away. Investigators established probable cause to charge McNair with Second-Degree murder. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to come forward. Please call 727-893-7780 or an anonymous message can be sent by texting the letters "SPPD" and tips to TIP411.

Release updated on 07-21-21 at 07:50 a.m.

The SPPD Emergency Communications Center received a call around 11:53pm on July 20, 2021 reporting a crashed white Mercedes in the 1500 block of 26th St S.

Police responded and found Anthony Link (DOB 08/20/1983) deceased inside his car. Detectives believe he was shot.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to call our non-emergency line at 727-893-7780.

Anonymous texts can also be sent by starting your message with the letters SPPD followed by your tip, then text it to TIP411.

Release posted on 07-21-21 at 01:11 a.m.

SPPD is investigating a suspicious death near the intersection of 15th Ave S and 26th St.

A man was found deceased inside a vehicle on a nearby alley. At this time this is all the information we have, but updates will be released as they become available.

PIO Sandra Bentil is on the way to the scene, and can be reached at 727-420-6448.