PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Two teenagers are dead in what the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office says appears to be a murder-suicide.
The incident happened at a home on Grove Park Avenue North in an unincorporated area of St. Petersburg, near Lealman.
Officials said around 8:45 p.m. last night, a 17-year-old-boy shot a 14-year-old girl and then turned the gun on himself.
BREAKING// Two teens are dead in what @SheriffPinellas says appears to be a murder-suicide. Investigators say a 17-year-old boy was dog sitting when he invited over a friend and 2 teen girls. He had the homeowners gun when he shot and killed one of the girls, then himself @BN9 pic.twitter.com/RjJR8CYSB9
— Angie Angers (@angie_angers) April 21, 2024
The preliminary investigation shows the 17-year-old was dog sitting at a home when he invited an 18-year-old friend and two teen girls he had recently met on social media.
Deputies believe the group consumed alcohol and drugs during the day, and at some point that evening, the 17-year-old located a gun belonging to the homeowner.
Deputies said the four teens were playing with the gun and taking pictures with it, when an argument started between the group.
That's when investigators say the 17-year-old pointed the gun at the 14-year-old's head, shooting and killing her.
The 17-year-old then shot himself in the head.
It's not clear if any charges have been filed.
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