Man Charged With Attempted Murder In St. Petersburg Shooting

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- St. Petersburg Police have arrested a 19-year-old man for attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place on Nov. 16.

Sean Aundre Flournoy turned himself into police on Monday, Jan. 7.

Police say on Nov. 16 Flournoy gave Ethan Murphy, 18, a ride in exchange for marijuana. After arriving at 516 Hampton Ave. N.E., Flournoy and others in the car attempted to rob Murphy. According to police, Flournoy shot him once and Marquis Scott, 19, pushed him out of the car.

Murphy survived but suffered a spinal cord injury.

Scott was arrested on Dec. 20 and also charged with attempted murder.

Image via St. Pete Police

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