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2 hospitalized after shooting, car crash: St. Pete police

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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said it is investigating a car crash where one victim was found shot inside a vehicle.

SPPD said officers responded to a call of a person shot at 17 Ave S and 49 St S.

Officers located a crashed vehicle and found a 19-year-old man inside who had been shot. The victim's 18-year-old brother was also in the car, according to the report.

Both men were hospitalized; the 19-year-old is in critical condition and the 18-year-old is in stable condition, SPPD said.

SSPD confirmed a person was brought in for questioning.

The investigation is ongoing.

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