Man dies after being found shot near road, suspect in custody: St. Pete police

St. Petersburg police say a suspect is in custody after a man was found shot on the side of a street early Friday, then later died.

Investigators discovered the victim, who has been identified as Justin Baumgardner, 31, lying along Jefferson Circle North shortly after 1 a.m., police said.

He was rushed to the hospital, but didn't survive.

A man died after being found shot on the side of Jefferson Circle North early Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

A man died after being found shot on the side of Jefferson Circle North early Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department.

According to SPPD, the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the shooting.

No further details, including the suspect's identity, have been released.

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