Man Accidentally Shoots, Kills Himself: St. Pete Police

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A 40-year-old man who was found shot in front of Kay's Food Store on Thursday morning accidentally shot himself, according to preliminary findings.

A video showed Demond Boykins stumble and fall in the parking lot, detectives said. As he tried to stand up, his bag fell and hit the pavement. A gun was inside the bag that went off. The bullet hit Boykins in the head, according to investigators. He was taken to a local hospital where he died.

Update:

The victim, 40-year-old Demond Tyrone Boykins died of gunshot wound injuries Thursday, St. Pete police said.

If you have any information that can help investigators, contact the St. Pete Police Department at

893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

Original Patch Story:

Police have begun a shooting investigation in South St. Petersburg after a man was shot early Thursday morning in front of a convenience store.

Detectives said a man was bleeding outside Kay Food Store, 1421 22nd Street South at 3:36 a.m. The victim was taken to the hospital with a life-threatening injury.

This is a developing story. Patch will keep you updated.