Crime & Safety

Clearwater Man Dies In Shooting At Super 8 Motel

Police are searching for a "person of interest" and released a photo of a man who authorities say may have information about the shooting

CLEARWATER, FL - A 44-year-old man died in a shooting at the Super 8 Motel at 9:19 p.m. Tuesday, police said. The victim was identified as Jermaine Crumpton of Clearwater. Police are searching for a "person of interest" and released a photo of a man who authorities say may have information related to the shooting.

Clearwater police and Clearwater Fire Rescue responded to a call of shots fired at the Super 8 Motel, 22950 U.S. 19 Tuesday night. Crumpton was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg with serious injuries. He died Wednesday morning, police said.

Anyone with information about the case should call Clearwater Police at 727-562-4242 or email tips@myclearwater.com.

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