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: 2024-041031
Date of original release: 11-21-24

Shooting Death Investigation at 1040 16th Street South

Release updated on 11-22-24 at 10:30 PM

Detectives took Anthony Wright into custody this evening.

Anthony Wright

Anthony Wright


Release updated on 11-22-24 at 5:07 PM

An arrest warrant has been issued for Anthony Jamal Wright, age 28, (DOB 04/11/1996) for second degree murder in the the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man Thursday night.

At about 7:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, officers responded to the Three Brothers Market, 1040 16th St. S., where they found the victim suffering from a gunshot would. He died at the scene.

An investigation was launched, and detectives were able to identify Wright as the shooter.

Anyone with information about Wright's whereabouts should contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.


Release updated on 11-22-24 at 11:28 AM

The victim has been identified as Marlan Smith (05/01/1990). The next of kin has been notified.


Release posted on 11-21-24 at 8:05 PM

At about 7:10 p.m., officers responded to the Three Brothers Market, 1040 16th Ave. S., where they found a 34 -year -old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He died at the scene.

No suspects are in custody.

There are no other details available at this time. Any additional updates will be sent via Media Alert.

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