In the evening hours of Valentine's Day in Saint Petersburg, Florida, a dispute between acquaintances turned fatal, leaving 38-year-old Denardo Woffard dead from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026, inside a home located at 2501-1/2 7th Street South. St. Petersburg Police officers were dispatched to the residence at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a man being shot.
Upon their arrival, they discovered Woffard, who had succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Investigators have determined that Woffard was at the home of a man with whom he was acquainted. A verbal argument broke out between the two men, which escalated dramatically, culminating in the resident shooting Woffard. Detectives worked through the night and into the following morning, interviewing witnesses and processing the scene for evidence to piece together the events that led to the deadly confrontation.
The individual who shot Woffard was identified and has been questioned by law enforcement. However, no charges have been filed in the case, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains active as authorities are working to determine whether the shooting was an act of self-defense. The police have indicated that this was an isolated incident and that there is no wider threat to the public. The name of the shooter has not been publicly released.
