Police Identify Accused Killer In Shooting Mother Of 2

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Detectives have identified a suspect who is accused of the shooting death of a 23-year-old mother that occurred early Sunday morning in south St. Petersburg at a gathering outside a store, St. Pete police said.

Law enforcement officials said anyone who can help them find the accused killer, 25-year-old Tyree Lamons Bell will be eligible to receive a $3,000 cash reward.

According to investigators, Bell got into an argument with the victim's boyfriend at another location on Saturday evening.

While the victim, Arnieceia Milton and her boyfriend were on 16th Street South at an outside gathering, Bell is accused of driving by and shooting at them from a vehicle, police said.

If you have tips to offer investigators and would like to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org.

Original Patch Story:

A 23-year-old mother was shot and killed as a bystander during an argument that took place outside a south St. Petersburg store Sunday morning, according to authorities.

A crowd gathered in front of Dread Pros & More Salon, 1600 block of 16th Street South, and when an argument between two people occurred before 1:30 a.m., the victim, Arniecia Milton was shot, the St. Petersburg Police Department said.

Investigators believe the mother of two was an innocent bystander and was not involved in the argument. Her youngest child is 3-months-old.

Milton was pronounced dead at Bayfront Health, officers said.

Detectives are asking for any information from the public that can help lead them to the suspects involved in the shooting.

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