ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was fatally shot in downtown St. Petersburg early Monday morning.
St. Petersburg Police Department officers were called to 1st Avenue North and Beach Drive Northeast, the area near South Straub Park, just before 3 a.m.
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Police said there was an “altercation” that resulted in a man in his late 20s being shot. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Police identified the victim as 29-year-old Peter-Austin Afentakis. Officers are still searching for the shooting suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to call SPPD at (727) 893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP 411…