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Two 13-year-olds are in the hospital after St. Petersburg Police say someone shot them over a neighborhood dispute Monday. According to police, one teen is in stable condition and the other is in critical but stable condition. According to Ashley Limardo, a Public Information Specialist with SPPD, the suspect fled in a four-door white sedan. Detectives are investigating the incident as attempted homicide.

St. Petersburg police are working to figure out who opened fire outside a convenience store, hitting two teens on a bike. "These are children that are involved," Limardo said. The incident happened on Monday just before 4:30 p. m.

near 22nd Street South and 15th Avenue South outside of a convenience store. No one else was injured.


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