Police Search for Suspect in Fatal Shooting in Downtown St. Petersburg
Suspect In Downtown St. Pete Fatal Shooting Sought By Police

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A 29-year-old man named Peter-Austin Afentakis was fatally shot during an altercation in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The suspect remains unidentified and at large as police continue their investigation.
- 01Peter-Austin Afentakis, 29, was shot near 1st Avenue N. and Beach Drive NE just before 3 a.m. on Saturday.
- 02Afentakis was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries a few hours later.
- 03Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, initially mistaking them for fireworks due to the holiday.
- 04The suspect's identity has not been released, and he remains at large as of Tuesday morning.
- 05Police are urging anyone with information to contact St. Petersburg police at 727-893-7780.
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In downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, a 29-year-old man named Peter-Austin Afentakis was fatally shot during an altercation early Saturday morning. The incident occurred near 1st Avenue N. and Beach Drive NE just before 3 a.m. Police responded to reports of gunfire and found Afentakis at the scene. He was transported to a nearby hospital but unfortunately died from his injuries a few hours later. A resident living nearby reported hearing the shots, initially thinking they might be fireworks due to the holiday atmosphere. As of Tuesday morning, the police have not released any information regarding the suspect's identity, who remains at large. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public and encourage anyone with details about the shooting to contact the St. Petersburg police department at 727-893-7780 or to text SPPD and the tip to TIP 411.
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The fatal shooting has raised concerns about safety in downtown St. Petersburg.
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