The St. Petersburg Police Department is on the hunt for assailants in connection with a shooting incident that left a 15-year-old boy injured yesterday night. According to a release obtained by WFLA, the event occurred around 10 p.m. in the vicinity of the 4100 block of 11th Avenue South.
Officials have reported the victim stepped outside to converse with an individual who had pulled up to his residence. Shortly after, while the teenager was returning to the house, he was shot from behind. The young victim is now stable, yet the perpetrators remain unidentified and at-large, adding to a disconcerting atmosphere in the neighborhood. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the St. Petersburg Police by calling 727-893-7780 or sending a text with "SPPD" followed by their tip to TIP411, as indicated by a statement from the department.
ABC Action News affirmed that the incident occurred outside of of a home. This unprovoked attack on the teen has mobilized local law enforcement to issue a public appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to step forward to assist in the investigation.
While specifics about the suspects remain elusive, the St. Petersburg Police Department is dedicated to apprehending those responsible for this violent act. "The suspects are still at large," according to WTSP, which underscores the ongoing urgency of the situation.
