PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) is investigating a car crash where a shooting victim was discovered inside a vehicle.
Authorities responded to reports of a person shot at 17 Ave S and 49 St S. Upon arrival, officers located a crashed vehicle and found a 19-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. His 18-year-old brother was also present in the vehicle.
Both individuals were transported to a local hospital. The 19-year-old is in critical condition, while the 18-year-old is reported to be in stable condition, SPPD stated.
SSPD confirmed that a suspect has been brought in for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. Further details regarding the incident remain unconfirmed.
SEMINOLE, Fla. — A local man recounts surviving a lightning strike outside a pizza shop.
Travis Kurtz, 30, expressed gratitude for being alive after collapsing outside Rizzotto's Pizzeria. He credits the owner, his girlfriend, and bystanders for providing assistance that saved his life following the incident.
“By the Grace of God, I'm still here,” Kurtz remarked.