Crime & Safety
2 Teens Shot, Injured During Argument: St. Pete Police
A 16-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were shot during an argument Thursday night, police said.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Two teenagers were shot Thursday night during an argument, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department news release.
A group of teens was gathered in the 1700 block of 15th Avenue South when there was a dispute around 9 p.m.
Someone fired shots, hitting the two teens, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A 16-year-old girl had a wound to her foot and a 16-year-old boy was injured on his lower body.
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No suspect is in custody and detectives are investigating the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Petersburg police at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD and the tip to TIP411.
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