St. Petersburg Police Press Release


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: 2024-044210
Date of original release: 12-18-24

Release updated on 01-06-25 at 8:50 AM

Arrest for December 18th Homicide

Charles Teal, DOB 9-1-78, was charged with 2nd-degree homicide in the death of 42-year-old Deon Bell.

Charles Teal

Charles Teal


Release updated on 12-18-24 at 6:43 PM

Detectives are seeking the public's help in identifying this person of interest. He was last seen in the 1300-BLK of 34th Street South. See photo below.


Release updated on 12-18-24 at 4:21 PM

The victim has been identified as Deon Bell. The next of kin has been notified.

This is an ongoing investigation.


Release posted on 12-18-24 at 9:38 AM

Just after 8:30 am, officers responded to Kings Meat Market on 1345 34th St S in reference to a person shot. Upon arrival, they located an adult man with a gunshot wound.

He was transported to Bayfront Health where he was pronounced dead.

Additional information will be released once it becomes available.

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