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ANTHONY HOLLOWAY
Chief of Police
1301 First Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

(727) 893-7550
police.stpete.org

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
Report number: 2019-036713
08-22-19

Shooting at Church Preschool

Here are some updated numbers:
There were 11 children in the classroom, all age 2. There are a total of 44 children who attend .

We do not know where the bullet originated. We are actively investigating. If anyone has information, please call 893-7780 or text SPPD to tip411.


Previously released

Shortly after 3 p.m., police was notified that a bullet pierced a window at a pre-school classroom. No one was injured.

The pre-school is part of the Allendale Methodist Church, 3803 Haines Road.

Eight children were in the classroom when this occurred and a total of 47 children attend the pre-school.

Officers are actively investigating.

St. Petersburg Police Media Relations - (727) 893-7550
YOLANDA FERNANDEZ - Public Information Officer