Justin Baumgardner, 31, was shot near the 300 block of Jefferson Circle North in St. Petersburg in the early hours of November 22, 2024. Officers found him about 1 a.m.; he was taken to a hospital and later died of his wound. Initial searches for a suspect came up empty, but detectives later that morning detained someone known to Baumgardner for questioning. Officials have not released the suspect’s identity or described their relationship publicly.

Baumgardner, born September 18, 1993, in Tallahassee, was a skilled carpenter in the construction industry and is survived by his grandmother, siblings, nieces, nephews, and his girlfriend. Funeral services were held December 4, 2024, at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home with interment at Carlton Cemetery. The St. Petersburg Police Department continues to investigate and asks anyone with information to come forward to assist their inquiries.