St. Pete man dumped gun, threw clothing off Skyway Bridge after murder: SPPD

St. Pete man dumped gun, threw clothing off Skyway Bridge after murder: SPPD

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One person was arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man dead in St. Petersburg last week. Corey Battle, 47, was arrested for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jerome Smith, 44, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. On Thursday, October 30, around 8:47 p.m., a neighbor called the police and said they found Smith bleeding at his home at the 800 block of 21st Avenue South. Officers a…

St. Pete shooting suspect accused of killing man after dispute

A St. Petersburg man is facing second-degree murder charges after police say he shot someone inside his home following a dispute.

Police arrest man for shooting, killing man at St. Pete home

A 47-year-old was arrested on a second-degree murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing a 44-year-old in St. Petersburg.

Arrest Made In St. Petersburg Shooting: Suspect Charged With 2nd Degree Murder

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – St. Petersburg Police Detectives have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a city resident last week. Corey Deron Battle, 47, was taken into custody on Sunday, November 2nd, and is being held on a charge of 2nd Degree Murder for the death of Jerome Smith, […] Arrest Made In St. Petersburg Shooting: Suspect Charged With 2nd Degree Murder

Suspect Arrested for Second-Degree Murder in St. Petersburg Shooting

St. Petersburg Police have arrested 47-year-old Corey Deron Battle on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 44-year-old Jerome Smith. Smith was shot on October 30, 2025, at his residence at 833 21st Avenue South and later died from his injuries on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Detectives say a neighbor contacted police at 8:47 p.m. on the night of the shooting after finding Smith bleeding inside the home. Officers arrived …

Suspect arrested after dispute escalates to fatal shooting at St. Pete home: SPPD

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it has arrested a suspect for second-degree murder in the shooting death of Jerome Smith.St. Pete detectives said a neighbor contacted police shortly before 9 p.m. on Oct. 30 after finding the 44-year-old man bleeding from a gunshot wound at his home in the 800 block of 21st Avenue South.Police said Smith was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries three days later, on Nov. 2.Police arres…