Release posted on 07-10-25 at 5:33 PM

St. Petersburg Police responded to a call of a person shot at 17th Avenue South and 49th Street South at about 12:25 p.m. today.

Upon arrival, officers located two young men injured inside a crashed vehicle. A 19-year-old man had been shot, and his 18-year-old brother had been injured during the crash, but suffered no gunshot wounds.

They both were transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital. The 19-year-old man was last listed in critical condition; his brother was in stable condition.

A suspect vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was located. A person of interest was taken into custody for questioning.

Anyone with information about the incident should call St. Petersburg Police at (727) 893-7780.