ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Three teens have been charged in the murder of a another teen after an argument that started on social media and ended in a stand your ground case.
An ongoing argument occurred between two groups of teens and young adults over social media.
This continued to escalate until 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 30th, when four teens, all carrying guns, went to a home in the area of 6th Avenue South and 29th Street.
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When they arrived, they confronted an armed man who was defending the house and fired at him. He returned fire. One of the four teens, 17-year-old Lewis Johnson, was injured and died.
His three associates were arrested today and charged as follows:
- Chandler Kegler,16 – 2nd degree attempted murder, felony murder
- Ian Byrd,15 -2nd degree attempted, felony murder
- Jhimer Williams, 16 – 2nd degree attempted murder
The man who returned fire is not being charged at this time, police say.
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