Crime & Safety
St. Pete Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Shooting
Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a man who fired shots in the city's Jordan Park area.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Authorities are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted shooting.
According to St. Pete police, officers responded to the city's Jordan Park area on Aug. 31 after receiving a report of shots fired. When police arrived, they found bullets had struck an apartment and car.
According to investigators, the shooter was targeting a person in the neighborhood. No injuries were reported, police said.
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Authorities released surveillance video that captured the possible suspect, who police said had a gun before the shooting. A person wearing similar clothing and a mask was also seen on video firing a weapon toward the victim.
Anyone with information should contact the police department at 727-893-7780 or submit an anonymous tip by texting SPPD + your tip to TIP411.
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