Today in St. Petersburg, a woman was shot in the leg. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., and the victim flagged down a passing vehicle for help on Dr. MLK Street South near 23rd Avenue, according to FOX 13 News.
The woman was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and is currently in stable condition with a non-life-threatening leg injury. WFLA reports that the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) has launched an investigation, though the exact location of the shooting has not yet been confirmed.
No suspect has been identified in connection with the shooting. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) stated that locating those responsible is a priority and urged the public to provide any relevant information. Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact authorities.
