Armani Creary was a 2-year-old boy from Saint Petersburg who loved Paw Patrol and visiting horses at his great-aunt’s ranch. He and his twin sister Aubrianna had celebrated their second birthday the month before his death.

On the evening of May 28, 2023, a family argument at the home on 15th Avenue South escalated. Around 8:10 p.m., Armani’s father, 22-year-old Aaron Creary, pulled out a gun during a verbal dispute with his parents; the weapon discharged and struck Armani. Aaron attempted to drive his injured son to the hospital but lost control and crashed in the parking lot of a closed business at 15th Avenue South and 34th Street South. Armani was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead.

Police arrested Aaron Creary on charges that included aggravated manslaughter of a child and violation of probation. Family members said they believe the shooting was a tragic accident. Does anyone have information about the night of May 28, 2023, or about Armani’s life in Saint Petersburg?