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Man arrested after argument led to person being shot at a St. Pete apartment: Police

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An argument between two men led to a shooting at a St. Petersburg apartment on Friday, officials said.

The St. Petersburg Police Department said around 8:11 a.m., the two men got into a fight at the apartment on Central Avenue, with one shooting the other.

The victim is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.

Police arrested Devon Spierling-Linton, 37, for attempted murder in the first degree.

Spierling-Linton and the victim were in a domestic relationship, according to police.


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