ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted first-degree murder after his stepfather was shot during an argument at a St. Petersburg home, according to police.
Officers responded around 4:20 a.m. Sunday to a home in the 4300 block of Cherry Street N.E. after receiving reports of a shooting, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD).
Investigators said a verbal argument occurred between a 34-year-old man and his 18-year-old stepson. During the confrontation, the stepfather was shot.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, police said.
Following the shooting, the stepson left the scene and officers began searching for him.
In an update Monday, police said Damaurie Mosley, 18, turned himself in Sunday evening.
Mosley has been charged with attempted first-degree murder, SPPD said.
Police said the victim was listed in stable condition Monday morning.
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