Release updated on 10-18-24 at 11:39 PM

Homicide Arrest

St. Petersburg detectives arrested Jha'Quel Maynor (DOB 12/28/2004) on a charge of 1st Degree Murder.

At 3:45 p.m. officers were called to a suspicious death at 3019 51st Ave. S.

Otis Moore (DOB 05/31/1970) was found deceased inside the home with blunt-force trauma to his upper body. No one else was home at the time.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Moore and Maynor had an argument that resulted in Moore's death. Maynor resided in the home with his mother and Moore, who were in a relationship.

The next of kin was notified. The investigation is still ongoing.

Release posted on 10-17-24 at 6:31 PM

At 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a suspicious death at a house in the 3000 block of 51st Ave. S.

A 54-year - old man was found deceased inside the home . No one else was home at the time.

Detectives are at the scene investigating. No other details are available at this time.