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Suspect arrested for killing man found in St. Pete driveway

Detectives arrested 1 person and are looking for another suspect who was allegedly involved in the death of a 20-year-old.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A man was arrested for allegedly killing a 20-year-old in October.

St. Petersburg Police found Anthony Ly on a driveway in the area of 16th Avenue South with a gunshot wound around 5 p.m. on Oct. 30. He was taken to Orlando Bayfront Hospital in "extremely critical condition," where he died.

On Nov. 7, police arrested Eddie Smith III, 26, in connection with his death, according to a news release. He is charged with first-degree murder. 

Detectives said they are still looking for a second suspect named Datrik Pettis, 23, who is also wanted for felony first-degree murder. 

Anyone with information on this homicide is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

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