Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Man for Attempted Homicide

St. Petersburg Police have arrested and charged 25-year-old Michael Defuria with attempted homicide.

A St. Petersburg man is in jail today after St. Petersburg Police said he shot another man multiple times. 

In the midst of a fight between Michael Defuria and Derichelieu Davi, police said Defuria shot Davi with a .22 caliber revolver. 

Defuria, 25, has been arrested and charged with 2nd degree attempted murder. Davi, 32, was transported to Bayfront Medical Center and is listed in stable condition. 

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The incident occurred at 567 11th Ave. S just before midnight on June 27. 

 

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