Crime & Safety
17-Year-Old Boy Shot In St. Pete, No Suspects: Police
Police are investigating what led to a teenager being shot Thursday in the 600 block of 34th Avenue South.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Update: A 17-year-old boy was shot Thursday in the 600 block of 34th Avenue South.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to authorities. Anyone with a tip can call the St. Petersburg Police Department at (727) 893-7780, or text SPPD plus your tip to TIP411. Report #2021 024514
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One person was shot in St. Petersburg Thursday on 34th Avenue South near Sixth Street South, St. Pete police said.
Police have blocked off areas near 34th Avenue South and Sixth Street South during the investigation. Detectives are at early stages of the case, and information is limited at this time, Yolanda Fernandez and Sandra Bentil, public information officers with SPPD, told Patch.
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"We do know the person who was shot has non-life threatening injuries," Fernandez said.
This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.
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