A man was shot in the head near a convenience store in St. Petersburg’s Campbell Park neighborhood on Wednesday, and police say the gunman is still out there. Officers flooded the area as detectives went door to door, looking for anyone who saw what happened or caught it on camera.
According to WTSP, the shooting unfolded Wednesday near the convenience store in the Campbell Park area. The station reports that police say the victim was hit by a bullet to the head and detectives are now working to track down a suspect.
Police seeking tips
St. Petersburg Police say the investigation is active and they are pushing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw the shooting, or who has video from the area, is urged to contact the department’s non-emergency line at 727-893-7780. Tipsters can also use the online form on the department’s website. See the St. Petersburg Police Department for details on how to submit information.
Campbell Park context
Campbell Park has been no stranger to serious gun violence in recent years. The neighborhood was rocked by a deadly shooting last summer that led to multiple arrests, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. The paper noted that residents and neighborhood leaders have repeatedly raised alarms about recurring violence in parts of south St. Petersburg, a pattern that has left many on edge. City officials and law enforcement have said they are working to confront public-safety concerns in the area.
Investigators have not released a description of the suspect or any possible motive, and the case remains open. Anyone with tips or video evidence is asked to contact police and reference the department’s tip line or online submission form.
