ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Two 13-year-old boys were shot in front of a convenience store at 1421 22nd Avenue South in St. Petersburg Monday at around 4:23 pm.
Detectives have revealed that the shooting was targeted and motivated by a neighborhood dispute. The suspect fled the scene in a white 4-door sedan.
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Both victims are currently hospitalized. One is in critical but stable condition, while the other is stable.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Clearwater Police Department at 727-893-7780. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting “SPPD + your tip” to TIP411.
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