Release posted on 5/18/2023 at 3:03 p.m.
St. Petersburg Police Detectives arrested Derick Solomon (08/31/1976) for the death of Glendon Anderson (DOB 08/03/1978).
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17th, officers responded to 9th Terrace South and Dr. MLK Jr ST S in reference to an injured man.
Through their investigations, detectives discovered that the victim and the suspect got into a physical altercation. Anderson was later transported to Bayfront Hospital and pronounced dead.
The victim and the suspect were known to each other. The next of kin has been notified.
Solomon was charged with 2nd Degree Murder. The investigation is still ongoing.
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YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer