Tragedy struck early in the morning at a St. Petersburg club, leading to one fatality and leaving another injured. A dispute that began inside the club at 901 9th Avenue South escalated and spilled out into the parking lot, where gunfire erupted at approximately 3:19 a.m. Delvin Jaquez Ford, a 27-year-old man, sustained gunshot wounds while attempting to flee in a vehicle, before ultimately crashing into a pole. The injured Ford was rushed to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.

A second victim, a 26-year-old woman, was struck in the leg by the gunfire. Despite her injuries, she has been reported to be in stable condition. According to a press release from the St. Petersburg Police Department, the investigation is ongoing and details are still emerging from the scene. Investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward and provide assistance in apprehending those responsible. The authorities have provided a hotline number, 728-893-7780, for tips, as well as a text message option, sending "SPPD" plus the tip to TIP411.

Yolanda Fernandez, the Public Information Officer for the St. Petersburg Police, relayed the tragic events and called on the public's help in a statement, which can be found detailed in the St. Petersburg Police Department's official press release. The loss of Delvin Jaquez Ford in such violent circumstances has undoubtedly shaken the local community, as they grapple with the reality of gun violence that continues to plague the nation's streets.

The St. Petersburg Police have not released further details on the suspects or the motive behind the shooting, as it remains a sensitive and, active investigation. The city's residents, now witnesses to yet another act of violence, wait in anticipation for justice to be served. The number provided for the St. Petersburg Police Media Relations is (727) 893-7550 for those seeking additional information about the case or wishing to offer support to the ongoing investigation.