A late-night shooting in the 2800 block of Emerson Avenue South in St. Petersburg has left a young man hospitalized.
Officers rushed to the scene just before midnight following reports of a shooting and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Emergency crews quickly moved the victim to Orlando Health Bayfront, where medical staff treated his injuries.
Authorities report that the victim survived the initial trauma and is currently in stable condition. Details on what sparked the gunfire or who might be responsible have not yet been released. Police have not announced any suspect descriptions or potential motives, stating only that the investigation is active and ongoing.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.