Crime & Safety
Sheriff's Office Investigates St. Pete Shooting
Authorities said they are not releasing the name of the victim or suspect at this time.
A St. Petersburg resident was taken to a local hospital Saturday night after sustaining gunshot wounds to the legs.
The victim has non-life threatening injures, authorities said.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff's office, deputies were called to the 5000 block of 44th Avenue North around 8:07 Saturday night on a call for shots fired.
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When they arrived they found the victim shot in the legs.
Deputies have arrested the suspect at the scene, who they say is known to the victim.
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Authorities said they are not releasing the name of the victim or suspect at this time.
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