Damien Wiggins Jr., 23, of Saint Petersburg, Florida, was found by his parents late the night of October 22, 2019, suffering from a gunshot wound in a vacant parking lot on Haines Road. His parents had been looking for him after he did not answer his phone; he was taken to hospital and died the following morning.

The St. Petersburg Police Department classified the death as a homicide and canvassed the area for evidence, seeking surveillance footage from nearby businesses and asking the public for tips. Damien’s parents, Shawntate Thompson and Damien Wiggins Sr., described him as lovable and generous; they said he had faced personal challenges and was on probation but was trying to turn his life around with family support.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains open. If anyone saw activity in the Haines Road parking lot that night or has information that could help, please come forward.