ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Officers arrested 14-year-old Michael Beverly on Monday and charged him with attempted murder in the 2nd degree, for a shooting that occurred at Wildwood Park, 1000 28th St. S., on May 8th.
Police say a 16-year-old boy was shot and survived his injuries.
Beverly was taken into custody early Monday with four other teens, ages 13-15, who had committed a spree of at least seven auto burglaries.
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Just after midnight, officers spotted a stolen Kia Seltos in the area of 30th Avenue North and 59th Street.
Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled. It was eventually located in the 4600 block of 18th Avenue South, where five teenage boys ran into a nearby house. They were taken into custody and a gun was recovered.
Their charges include auto theft, residential burglary, auto burglary, and possession of burglary tools. One of the teens also had stolen credit cards.
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Officers identified one of the teens as Michael Beverly, who was wanted for attempted murder in the May 8th shooting.
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