1 dead, another injured after botched home invasion in St. Pete: SPPD
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Petersburg Police Department has arrested a man in connection to a robbery that left one man dead and another injured.
What we know:
Investigators say John Knight and Robbie Dials entered a duplex at 863 14th Avenue South at 11:49 p.m. Wednesday night to rob the resident.
During an altercation, Dials and the resident were shot by Knight. Officers said Dials died at the scene, and the resident is still being treated at the hospital for his injuries.
John Knight was arrested and charged with the following:
- Felony murder
- Attempted felony murder
- Felon in possession of a firearn
What we don't know:
It is unclear what caused the shooting, and the identity of the resident.
What's next:
SPPD says this is still an active investigation, and updates will be released as they become available.
The Source: This article was written using information from the St. Petersburg Police Department.