2 dead in 2 unrelated St. Petersburg shootings
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Two separate shootings in St. Petersburg, Florida, have left two men dead and raised concerns about public safety in the region. The first shooting occurred around 7 p. m. on Thursday at the Three Brothers Market in Campbell Park, where Marlan Smith, aged 34, was found suffering from a gunshot wound and subsequently died at the scene.
No suspects have been identified in this case, leaving the community unsettled. The second incident unfolded early Friday morning in the Edgemoor neighborhood, where 31-year-old Justin Baumgardner was discovered lying on the street with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Police quickly apprehended a suspect related to this shooting and confirmed that the two men were acquaintances. The St.
Petersburg Police Department continues to investigate both incidents, urging anyone with information to come forward. This troubling series of events underscores the pressing issue of gun violence in urban areas.