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: 2021-023763
Date of original release: 06-25-21

Shooting Investigation

Release updated on 07-22-21 at 11:40 a.m.

Two Arrested for Homicide at Landmark Motel

St. Petersburg Police Detectives arrested two suspects responsible for shooting and killing 41-year-old Benjamin Goff at the Landmark Motel, 1930 4th Street North, on June 25, 2021.

The suspects were robbing Goff for drugs and money when a struggle ensued and Vincent Evans, Jr., age 24, shot Goff. A teenager (age 16 at that time), was also arrested and charged. Evans' booking photo is attached.

Arrested:
1. Vincent Donnell Evans Jr. DOB 05-19-1997
Charges: Murder 1st Degree (felony murder 1st degree), Resisting without violence

2. Juvenile DOB 07-09-2004
Charges: Murder 2nd Degree (felony murder 2nd degree), Resisting without violence

Vincent Evans

Vincent Donnell Evans Jr


Release updated on 06-26-21 at 9:38 a.m.

The victim is identified as:
Benjamin David Goff
DOB 7/12/1979

We have no other information to release at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call SPPD at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD+ your tip to TIP411.


Release updated on 06-25-21 at 7:16 p.m.

Shooting Investigation is now a Homicide

The victim, an adult male, died inside one of the rooms.

20th Avenue North is closed from 4th Street North to 5th Street North due to the investigation at The Landmark Motel.

I don't anticipate any additional details will be released for several hours. We will release his name once his identity is confirmed and next of kin is notified.


Release posted on 06-25-21 at 5:45 p.m.

Shortly after 5 pm, police responded to a call about a person shot with critical injuries at the Landmark Motel at, 1930 4th St. N.

PIO Yolanda Fernandez is enroute to the scene.

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