ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police detectives have arrested 14-year-old Gavin Lorenzo Santos-Brown in connection with the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Veondre Hargrove on August 8th.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot at 4204 11th Avenue South around 9:42 p.m. and found Hargrove deceased inside the residence.
Investigations revealed that Hargrove was visiting a friend at the home when Santos-Brown arrived. An argument ensued, resulting in Hargrove being fatally shot. Santos-Brown fled the scene on foot.
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On August 11th, Santos-Brown turned himself in to authorities and was charged with Manslaughter.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is continuing its investigation into this tragic incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact them.
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