Malik Oliver, a 19-year-old African American male from Saint Petersburg, Florida, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2018. Malik was shot in an alley off 13th Avenue South near Martin Luther King Jr. Street South. He was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and the suspect fled the scene in a white Ford Fusion, which was later found burned at 1850 Juarez Way South.
The vehicle was reported stolen from Orange County, Florida.
The investigation into Malik Oliver's death revealed that the white Ford Fusion seen leaving the scene was captured on surveillance video. The St. Petersburg Police Department released images of the vehicle and appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect. Despite these efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made in connection with Malik's murder.
Malik's death has left a profound impact on his family and the community. He is survived by his parents, three siblings, grandparents, and other relatives. The family held a funeral service on October 13, 2018, at Smith Funeral Home in Saint Petersburg, where friends and family gathered to pay their respects and remember Malik's life.
The St. Petersburg Police Department continues to seek information from the public to solve this case. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice for Malik Oliver and his family. The investigation remains active, and detectives are hopeful that new leads will emerge to help solve this tragic case.
