Crime & Safety

Girl Shot At Childs Park In St. Petersburg: Police

St. Petersburg police have begun investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night in the 4300 13th Avenue South block of the city.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A bullet hit a 12-year-old girl Saturday night during a shooting at Childs Park Recreation and Fitness Center , St. Pete police said.

According to police, an officer on patrol nearby saw several minors run from 4301 13th Ave. S., St. Petersburg just before 9:35 p.m. when the shooting occurred.

The girl did not have life-threatening injuries, police said.

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Police have not arrested anyone involved in the shooting, a St. Petersburg police news release said.

No other information has been released by police.

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