ST. PETERSBURG, Fla — Police have identified a suspect after an 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in St. Petersburg Thursday night.
The St. Petersburg Police Department said officers responded to a home on 11th Avenue South around 9:42 p.m. after receiving reports about the shooting.
When they arrived, officers found Veondre Hargrove, who had already passed away inside the home.
Police said that they are looking for a 14-year-old boy in relation to the incident. Hargrove and the boy were visiting a friend when an argument ensued, which led to Hargrove being shot.
One neighbor said he sees these shootings happen way too often.
"I am saddened because its a kid and I see the kids playing in the park, I see them going around and the next thing you know they are on the news for a very bad reason," said neighbor, Steven Giraldo.
St. Pete Police are working to promote their youth care program, which helps get kids and teens involved in beneficial activities
Anyone with information can call St. Pete Police at 727-893-7780. There are no other details available at this time.
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