Two 13-Year-Old Boys Shot in St. Petersburg Drive-By Incident
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Two 13-year-old boys are recovering in the hospital after being victims of a drive-by shooting in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Labor Day. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 PM at the intersection of 22nd Street South and 15th Avenue South as the boys rode their bike, with one sitting on the handlebars. Initially, one of the teens was reported to be in critical condition, but both are now considered stable. Officers from the St.
Petersburg Police Department were quick to respond to the scene, where they found the bike abandoned and surrounded by crime scene tape. Public information officer Yolanda Fernandez expressed her sadness over the incident, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances that left the boys and their families in distress on a holiday. The police are currently investigating the shooting to identify the shooter and understand the circumstances surrounding the attack. The community is left shaken as they await more information regarding this tragic event. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about youth safety and gun violence in urban areas.