Release updated on 02-12-2025 at 9:09 AM

St. Petersburg Detectives arrested Antwon Jones, DOB 5-22-2006, for shooting two people in the 1400 block of 15th Street South on February 11, 2025.

Investigators believe there was a conflict between two groups on the street. At about 7 p.m., Jones fired shots at the other group but the bullets struck two bystanders. The bystanders, a 40-year-old man and his 10-year-old nephew were outside playing basketball.

The child was seriously injured, but this morning he is in stable condition. The uncle was treated and released from the hospital.

Jones faces the following charges:

• 2cts Attempted Felony Murder.
• Delinquent in Possession of a Firearm.
• 2cts Possession of Controlled Substance (ecstasy and cocaine).

Anyone with additional information is asked to call St. Petersburg Police 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

Release posted on 02-11-2025 at 8:50 PM

The victims are a 40-year-old man and his 10-year-old nephew.

The uncle'sinjuries are not life-threatening. The child is in very critical, but stable condition.

Both were outside when they were struck by the bullets.

Investigators believe the victims were not targeted and not involved.

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