Crime & Safety
Manhunt On For St. Pete Murder Suspect
St. Petersburg Police say they have a warrant for the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a July 5 murder.
ST. PETESBURG, FL — St. Petersburg Police are asking for help tracking down a man wanted in connection with the July 5 shooting death of Lamant Lisbon. According to police, a second-degree murder warrant has been issued for Jerry Peterson, 32.
Libson, 42, died while on the way to a local hospital following the July 5 shooting at the Crabb Paradise pool hall at 3074 18th Ave. S. Police say it is believed Peterson and Lisbon got into fight before the 3 a.m. shooting.
Further details about the case, including how investigators linked Peterson to the shooting, have not been released at this time.
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Anyone with information about Peterson’s whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS. Tips may also be submitted online at www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org. Tips that lead to an arrest in the case may be worth a reward of up to $3,000.
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