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Suspect arrested, another wanted in St. Pete murder investigation

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  November 13, 2024 1:04pm EST
St. Petersburg
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    ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A man is in custody and a second suspect is wanted two weeks after a 20-year-old man's shooting death, according to St. Petersburg police.

    SPPD says Anthony Ly died after being shot in a driveway off 16th Avenue South on Oct. 30.

    St. Pete police say Anthony Ly died after being shot in a driveway off 16th Avenue South on Oct. 30.

    St. Pete police say Anthony Ly died after being shot in a driveway off 16th Avenue South on Oct. 30.

    On Wednesday, police announced the arrest of Eddie Smith III, 26, on a first-degree murder charge.

    Mugshot of Eddie Smith III courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail.

    Mugshot of Eddie Smith III courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail.

    Investigators are still searching for Datrik Pettis, 23, who also faces a charge of first degree murder.

    Previous mugshot of Datrik Pettis courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail.

    Previous mugshot of Datrik Pettis courtesy of the Pinellas County Jail.

    A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Pettis.

    Anyone with information about the case is urged to call Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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