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: 2026-021685
Date of original release: 06-30-26

Update: Homicide investigation

Release updated on 07-01-26 at 8:23 AM

Detectives are investigating the death of an 86-year-old man who lives in the area of 5800 block of 11th St. S.

The suspect also killed a family member's dog that was with the victim.

This is an isolated incident, and a person of interest has been identified, and detectives are actively investigating.

Anyone with additional information on this case should call St. Petersburg Police at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

Homicide investigation

Release posted on 06-30-26 at 7:20 PM

Police investigators are at the scene of a homicide in the 5800 block of 11th St. S.

The victim was found deceased and foul play is suspected.

No additional information that could identify the victim can be released.

No suspect is in custody.

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