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Second suspect charged in fatal St. Pete YMCA shooting
A second 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting that occurred during a gun sale inside a Childs Park YMCA bathroom last week. Police report the incident began as a planned transaction between four individuals and escalated into a robbery.
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The Childs Park YMCA remains closed indefinitely following a fatal shooting that occurred on its premises during a private transaction.
Key Facts
- Jeremiah Peterson, 18, turned himself in to police on Tuesday.
- Peterson faces a murder charge related to the shooting.
- The shooting occurred shortly before 2:10 p.m. last week at the Childs Park YMCA.
- The incident involved a planned gun transaction that investigators describe as a robbery.
- An 18-year-old victim died as a result of the shooting.
- My' Kiese Johnson, 18, was also arrested and charged with murder while engaged in a robbery.
- Johnson sustained a gunshot wound to the face during the incident and sought medical treatment independently.
- Both suspects are currently being held without bond.
- The Childs Park YMCA remains closed until further notice due to the ongoing investigation.
Who's Mentioned
personJeremiah Peterson“18-year-old suspect who turned himself in and faces a murder charge.”locationChilds Park YMCA“Site of the shooting; currently closed until further notice.”organizationSt. Pete Police Department“Investigating the shooting and the arrests.”personMy' Kiese Johnson“18-year-old suspect previously arrested for murder while engaged in a robbery.”other18“Age of the suspects and the deceased victim.”location691 43rd St. S.“Address of the Childs Park YMCA.”