Florida teen, 14, sought in connection to fatal shooting of 11-year-old friend

1 month ago

St. Petersburg news, Florida news.

Authorities in St. Petersburg, Florida are looking for a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting an 11-year-old boy dead late Thursday night.

Police said Gavin Lorenzo Santos-Brown, 14, got into an argument with victim Veondre Hargrove while they visited a friend at 4204 11th Avenue South.

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  • Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the address shortly after 9:40 p.m. and found Hargrove dead at the scene.

    It is currently unclear where the teen found the gun used in the killing.

    Police are urging anyone with information about Santos-Brown’s whereabouts to contact them at 727-893-7780 or anonymously by sending the text “SPPD” + tip to TIP411.