A late-night burst of gunfire at a north St. Petersburg apartment complex left a man clinging to life earlier today, according to neighbors and police. Residents at The Meadows reported shots around 1:27 a.m., and a caller soon told dispatchers they were rushing a wounded man to the hospital. St. Petersburg police say the investigation is active and no suspect is in custody.
What Happened
According to Tampa Bay 28, people living at The Meadows in the 800 block of 117 Terrace North reported hearing gunshots shortly after 1:27 a.m. A caller told 911 they were driving a man with a gunshot wound to the hospital. St. Pete Fire Rescue intercepted the vehicle at a Circle K on Roosevelt Boulevard North and took the victim from there. He remains in life-threatening condition. Police told the station that no arrests had been made and detectives are continuing to investigate.
Police Response and How to Help
Per the St. Petersburg Police Department, anyone with tips, doorbell footage, or other video from around the time of the shooting can share it through the department's Tip411 system or by calling the non-emergency line at 727-893-7780. After incidents like this, investigators typically canvass nearby apartments and businesses and review surveillance footage, and officers were seen checking surrounding streets Tuesday morning. Police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything connected to the gunfire to contact detectives.
Where This Fits in a Tense Week for St. Pete
The attack comes on the heels of a separate, officer-involved shooting in St. Petersburg two days earlier, a case that has already stirred debate about public safety in the city, as reported by the Tampa Bay Times. For now, police say the probe into the overnight shooting near The Meadows remains wide open, with more details expected as the investigation moves forward.
