Emily Renee Grot, a 35-year-old mother of two from St. Petersburg, Florida, was killed in a shooting on April 4, 2021. The shooting happened about 10:50 PM near Wildwood Park in the area of 13th Avenue South and 26th Street South. Two other people were shot: a 17-year-old girl who suffered a minor injury and a man who sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. All victims were taken to local hospitals, and Emily was pronounced dead there.

St. Petersburg Police opened an investigation and described the incident as a drive-by shooting. Initial inquiries did not produce immediate arrests or suspects, and detectives asked the public for any information that could help identify the shooter or shooters. The case remained under investigation as officers worked to gather evidence and leads.

If anyone was in the Wildwood Park area on the night of April 4, 2021, or has video or other information that could help, please contact the St. Petersburg Police Department.