Jermaine Cummings, a 38-year-old African American man from Saint Petersburg, Florida, was shot and killed on May 12, 2019, about 1:30 a.m. near 29th Street South and 17th Avenue South. He had been trying to break up a fight when he was fatally shot. Several witnesses were present initially, but many fled when the shots were fired, which complicated the early stages of the investigation.

The St. Petersburg Police Department investigated the shooting and, with tips from the community, identified and arrested 20-year-old Christopher Canfall, who was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Cummings’ death. Family and neighbors described Cummings as kind and willing to help others; his funeral was held on May 18, 2019, at Prayer Tower C.O.G.I.C.

Does anyone who was in the area that night or who knew Jermaine have information that could help clarify what happened?