17-year-old charged with murder in shooting death of cousin, St. Pete police say
By Fox 13 News staff
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A 17-year-old is accused of shooting and killing his cousin following an argument at their home in St. Petersburg.
Police responded to a call about a shooting in the 4000 block of Fairfield Ave South around 7:15 a.m. Monday.
Officers found 40-year-old Ronald Gary, who had been shot several times. He was taken to a nearby hospital with critical injuries, but died hours later.
Police said 17-year-old Keyshawn Smiley, the victim's cousin, lives in the same home.
After the two got into an argument, officers said the teen shot the victim multiple times.