Jeremiah D. Nelson, age 12, was found with a gunshot wound on December 23, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m. at the James Park Apartments, 1050 3rd Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was taken to All Children’s Hospital but died that evening. The St. Petersburg Police Department has classified the incident as an accidental shooting.

Investigators are trying to determine how Jeremiah obtained access to the firearm. No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified. The community has been deeply affected, and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.

If anyone knew Jeremiah or has information about how he might have gained access to a gun that evening, please share what you know with investigators.