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Man killed in St. Pete shooting

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St. Pete Police are on the look out for a group of people who shot and killed a man early Saturday morning next to All Children’s Hospital. 

Investigators said Scott Franklin, 41, was stopped at the intersection of 5th Ave. S and 6th St. S when a two or three vehicles pulled up to his vehicle while it was stopped.  Witnesses at the scene said shots were fired and the vehicles sped off.  

Investigators have not released a motive, but part of the crime was captured on surveillance video.  

Franklin’s family describes him as the life of the party and a karate enthusiast.  

 

If you have any information on the crime call St. Petersburg Police at 727-893-7780

 

We will have more on this developing story on ABC Action News at 6.