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Man found dead in St. Pete alleyway identified, police investigating

Authorities say police responded around 3:30 p.m. in reference to a man in his 40s found in an alleyway.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg police are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found in an alleyway Thursday afternoon, according to a news release.

Authorities say police responded around 3:30 p.m. in reference to a man in his 40s found in an alley near 22nd Avenue South and 45th Street South.

On Friday morning, police identified the man found dead as 45-year-old Devontae Lawson. 

The investigation is still in its early stages, the police department said.

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