2 teen murder suspects arrested after ‘botched’ Largo robbery kills 1 adolescent, injures another

LARGO, Fla. - Two teens are facing felony murder charges after Largo police say one juvenile was killed and another was injured in a ‘botched’ robbery early Monday morning.

According to the Largo Police Department, several people called 911 shortly after midnight to report shots fired in the area of 126th Avenue and 66th Street.

When officers arrived, they found 17-year-old Carlos Medina outside an apartment complex suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital where he died.

Nearby, officers with the Pinellas Park Police Department found another teen shooting victim and a gun. He was taken to an area hospital and is expected to survive his injuries.

Before the shooting took place, Largo Police Chief Mike Loux said Carlos Medina’s sister, 15-year-old Thalia Medina, had been hanging out with the victim and a group of teens that were traveling between the Charleston Apartment complex on 66th Street and the parking lot of SkyZone Trampoline Park, also located on 66th Street.

According to Loux, Thalia Medina was in contact with her brother and his friend, 15-year-old Jonathan Garcia, telling them the group's location. 

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The goal, according to Loux, was for Carlos Medina and Garcia to rob another teen of a gun he was carrying.

Shortly after midnight, Largo police say the pair confronted the victim and a shootout ensued. 

Police say Carlos Medina fell on the sidewalk after being shot, while the victim ran south and was located several blocks away by officers.

Both teens were carrying 9-millimeter Glock guns, according to Largo police. It is unclear who the guns are registered to and if they have been reported stolen. 

"They were all juveniles and being out and about after midnight in possession of a firearm," Loux stated. "No, it’s not legal."

Thalia Medina has been charged with second-degree murder for her brother’s death because police say she helped orchestrate the robbery. 

Jonathan Garcia was charged with second-degree murder for Carlos Medina’s death and attempted first-degree murder.

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