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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayJuly 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 transaction at the Childs Park YMCA last week. Police report the incident occurred during an attempted robbery, leaving one victim dead and another suspect injured.

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Why It Matters

The Childs Park YMCA remains closed indefinitely following a violent incident involving an illegal gun transaction on its premises.

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 investigators describe as a robbery.
  • One 18-year-old victim died in the shooting.
  • Suspect My' Kiese Johnson was shot in the face during the incident and sought hospital treatment.
  • Johnson was previously arrested on a charge of murder while engaged in a robbery.
  • Both suspects are currently being held without bond.
  • The Childs Park YMCA remains closed until further notice.
  • 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“Site 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 for murder while engaged in a robbery.”location691 43rd St. S.“Address of the Childs Park YMCA.”