On May 19, 2023, a fatal shooting incident occurred at the Baypointe Preserve Apartments located at 11901 4th Street N in St. Petersburg, Florida. The victim, Derrick D. Mimms, a 32-year-old man, was found lying on the pavement with upper body trauma when police responded to a call reporting a shooting around 5:39 p.m..
Mimms was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead due to his injuries. His family has been notified of his death.
The St.
Petersburg Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities believe that the incident was an isolated situation, but no further details have been released as the investigation is ongoing.
At the time of the incident, limited information was available regarding the events leading up to the shooting, and there has been no public update on any suspects or arrests in connection with the case. The police continue to investigate to determine what led to the fatal shooting.
