1 shot, killed during altercation in St. Pete: Police

 

The Brief

• • A deadly St. Petersburg shooting left a man dead following a fight early Monday morning.
  • Police found a wounded man in his late 20s near a downtown intersection after receiving reports of gunfire.
  • The shooter fled the scene and remains at large while detectives search for clues.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Petersburg Police Department is searching for a shooter who killed a man during a downtown fight early Monday morning. 

St. Petersburg police investigation

What we know:

Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 3 a.m. Monday near 1st Ave N and Beach Dr NE. Police found a wounded man who was in his late 20s.

The man, later identified as Peter-Austin Afentakis, was rushed to an area hospital. He died a few hours later. 

Investigators said a fight broke out before someone pulled a gun and fired shots. 

Officers have not located the shooter yet. 

Downtown shooting suspect search

What we don't know:

Police have not provided a physical description of the shooter they are looking for. 

Public safety anonymous tips

What you can do:

Anyone who has information about the deadly shooting is urged to call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. 

Tipsters can also send text messages anonymously by texting the word TIP and the information to 411.