ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg police have released new details in a homicide investigation after an 86-year-old man was found dead Tuesday in the 5800 block of 11th Street South.
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St. Pete homicide
What we know:
According to the St. Pete Police Department, the man was killed in what appears to be an isolated incident, and a person of interest has been identified.
Police also revealed that the suspect killed a family member’s dog that was with the victim.
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Detectives said they suspected foul play after finding the man dead in the Greater Pinellas Point neighborhood.
Victim identity and motive
What we don’t know:
No arrests have been announced at this time.
Police have not released the victim’s identity or said what led to the killing.
Person of interest investigation
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD followed by the tip to TIP411.
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