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Deputies arrest suspect involved in triple shooting that left 1 man dead in St. Pete

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UPDATE | Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested Saveon Barbery on February 1. Barbery faces a first degree murder charge. Davaelyn Hayes, Jr. was also arrested for accessory after the fact. He reportedly assisted in hiding Barbery by "sheltering him in his leased apartment located on 110th Avenue North, while knowing that Barbery had committed the felony. Hayes admitted that Barbery was staying in his apartment for around a week. Hayes was released on Thursday, February 2. 

St. Pete police are asking for the public's help in finding a suspect wanted in connection with a triple shooting that left one man dead and two others injured on 1st Avenue South in St. Pete on January 4. 

An arrest warrant has been issued for Saveon Barbery, charging him with Principal to 1st Degree Murder. 

Barbery is charged for his involvement in the murder of Antonio Adams. Police believe that there is another suspect on the run who shot Adams. 

Police are conducting an active search for Barbery, which started on January 9, 2017. 

ORIGINAL STORY | Three shot in St. Petersburg, at least one dead

Barbery is described as approximately 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, light complexion with hazel eyes. 

CrimeStoppers is offering a $3,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest in this case. If you have information, please call 1-800-873-TIPS.