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: 2024-041053
Date of original release: 11-22-24

Shooting Death Investigation in Jefferson Circle North

Release updated on 11-22-24 at 11:29 AM

The victim has been identified as Justin Baumgardner (09/18/1993). The next of kin has been contacted.


Release updated on 11-22-24 at 8:08 AM

Detectives have a suspect in custody and are questioning him. The two men were known to each other.


Release posted on 11-22-24 at 2:57 AM

Shortly after 1 a.m. officers were called to a person shot near 300 Jefferson Circle N.

The adult man was found by the side of the street suffering from a gunshot. He was taken to the hospital where he later died of his injuries.

A search of the area for a suspect was unsuccessful.

Detectives are currently actively investigating.

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