Gunfire inside a bathroom at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg left two people injured on Wednesday, authorities said. Officers responded to the scene, and the facility was temporarily affected while police carried out their investigation.
According to Tampa Bay 28, the shooting happened Wednesday at 691 43rd Street South and left two people injured inside a bathroom at the Childs Park YMCA. The outlet described the report as developing while officers remained on scene.
Childs Park YMCA Is A Community Hub
The Childs Park YMCA is operated by the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg and lists its address as 691 43rd St. S. The center offers childcare, classes, and community services that make it a regular gathering spot for families in the neighborhood.
Neighborhood Context And How To Reach Police
The Childs Park neighborhood has seen gun violence in the past. The St. Petersburg Police Department previously investigated a shooting in 2022 at a nearby Childs Park recreation center, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.
Anyone with information about Wednesday's incident can contact St. Petersburg police via the department's non-emergency line at (727) 893-7780 or submit a tip online, per the St. Petersburg Police Department.
The situation remains under investigation. Tampa Bay 28 reports it will provide updates as more details become available. Hoodline will monitor official releases and local reporting and update this story when police release further information.
