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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — An arrest has been made in the death of a 15-year-old from St. Petersburg that occurred on Dec. 18.
On Monday, officials arrested and charged a 17-year-old boy with second-degree murder. WFLA is not releasing his name at this time due to the suspect being a minor.
According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at TGM Bay Isles apartments located at 11859 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St. N.
SPPD said they discovered 15-year-old Tomohnd Newkirk suffering from a gunshot wound. The teen was immediately transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital where he died.
Anyone with any information about this case should contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text “SPPD + tip” to TIP411 to remain anonymous.
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