St. Pete shooting: 2 injured, investigation underway at Childs Park YMCA
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - A shooting investigation is underway at the Childs Park YMCA in St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg police investigation
What we know:
The St. Pete Police Department said officers responded to the YMCA, which is located at 691 43rd Street South, before 2:15 p.m.
Once they arrived, officers said they found a young man in the bathroom with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, according to officials.
Investigators also said another young man arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound a short time later.
YMCA shooting response
What they're saying:
The Children Park YMCA issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the shooting:
"Earlier today, two individuals unaffiliated with our Y were involved in an isolated shooting incident at the Childs Park YMCA. We are very grateful that our staff and participants were not injured. Childs Park YMCA will be closed for the remainder of the week and until further notice. The safety and wellbeing of everyone who enters our doors and programs is a top priority. We will continue to cooperate with the St. Petersburg Police Department as they proceed with their investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this incident."
Hospitalized victims
What we don't know:
SPPD has not released any other information. They also haven't identified the victims and have not released their conditions. So far, officers have not said if they are looking for a suspect.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the St. Petersburg Police Department, which released details on the initial response and ongoing investigation.