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12-year-old critically injured in accidental shooting at St. Pete apartment complex

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Published  December 23, 2024 8:20pm EST
Pinellas County
FOX 13 News

12-year-old injured in accidental shooting

FOX 13's Jordan Bowen reports on an accidental shooting in St. Petersburg that has left a 12-year-old boy fighting for his life in a local hospital.

The Brief

    • A 12-year-old boy was critically injured in an accidental shooting in St. Pete.
    • The shooting happened at an apartment complex off of 3rd Avenue.
    • The boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy is in critical condition after an accidental shooting in St. Petersburg Monday evening, according to officers. 

St. Petersburg Forensic officers on the scene of the shooting.

St. Petersburg Forensic officers on the scene of the shooting.

The St. Petersburg Police Department said they responded to the shooting at around 6:30 p.m. about the accidental shooting

They said it happened at the James Park Apartments, which is located at 1050 3rd Ave. North.

Authorities said the 12-year-old was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Pete once they arrived on the scene.

SSPD on the scene in St. Petersburg.

SSPD on the scene in St. Petersburg.

No other information was immediately available. 

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