St. Pete man shoots roommate during altercation: Police

An altercation between roommates in St. Petersburg turned to gunfire on Friday morning.

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, officers went to an apartment at 1701 Central Avenue shortly before 8:15 a.m. to investigate a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, police said they learned Devon Spierling-Linton had shot his roommate.

The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.

Spierling-Linton stayed at the scene and was detained.

He has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree. 

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