PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – A 44-year-old Clearwater man was arrested Saturday for murder after deputies say he shot and killed another man during an argument at a Pinellas Park business.
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Pinellas Park murder investigation
What we know:
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a business at 6612 69th Avenue North around 4:44 a.m. Friday morning after receiving a call about gunshots.Â
Due to the emergency call, deputies forced their way inside the building.
PCSO says deputies found 50-year-old Craig Beeth dead on the floor from a gunshot wound to his head.
Suspect got into argument
The backstory:
PCSO said 44-year-old Robert Leon Worthington was at the business with Beeth on Friday, when the two men got into an argument about issues occurring in Worthington’s personal life.
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The argument ended when Worthington pointed a handgun at Beeth and fired a single shot to his head, killing him, according to deputies.
PCSO said Worthington fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.
Clearwater man faces charges
What’s next:
Law enforcement tracked down Worthington and arrested him on Saturday. He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail and charged with first degree murder.
Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
This is still an ongoing investigation. More updates will be released as they become available.
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