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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsJuly 29, 2026Pinellas

Second suspect charged in fatal St. Pete YMCA shooting

A second 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting during a gun sale at the Childs Park YMCA last week. The incident, which police describe as a robbery, resulted in the death of one man and the injury of another suspect.

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Why It Matters

The Childs Park YMCA remains closed indefinitely following a fatal shooting that occurred on its premises during a private gun transaction.

Key Facts

  • Jeremiah Peterson, 18, turned himself in to police on Tuesday.
  • Peterson faces a murder charge related to the shooting.
  • The shooting occurred shortly before 2:10 p.m. last week at the Childs Park YMCA.
  • The incident involved a planned gun transaction that police describe as a robbery.
  • One 18-year-old man was killed in the shooting.
  • My' Kiese Johnson, 18, was previously arrested on a charge of murder while engaged in a robbery.
  • Johnson sustained a gunshot wound to the face during the incident and sought hospital treatment.
  • Both suspects are currently being held without bond.
  • The Childs Park YMCA remains closed until further notice due to the ongoing investigation.
  • The identity of the deceased victim has not been released by police.

Who's Mentioned

personJeremiah Peterson“18-year-old suspect who turned himself in and faces a murder charge.”locationChilds Park YMCA“Location of the shooting; currently closed until further notice.”organizationSt. Pete Police Department“Investigating agency for the shooting.”personMy' Kiese Johnson“18-year-old suspect previously arrested on a charge of murder while engaged in a”location691 43rd St. S.“Address of the Childs Park YMCA.”