Man Fatally Shot Crashes Car with Toddler in St. Petersburg

A homicide investigation is underway in St. Petersburg, Florida, after 21-year-old Tyrone Howard was shot while driving and subsequently crashed his vehicle into a parked car on Emerson Avenue South. The incident occurred shortly after 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 7. Howard was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. An 18-month-old girl who was also in the car was not injured but was taken to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for precautionary evaluation. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances of the shooting and are seeking public assistance to gather more information. Anyone with information is urged to contact St. Petersburg Police or submit tips via text.