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Police search for suspects in Easter Sunday shooting that hurt 4 people in St. Pete

Witnesses said the block party had been going on all day when they heard gunshots and saw people running around 11 p.m.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Four people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in South St. Pete late at night on Easter Sunday, according to a news release.

Officer responded to a call reporting shots fired among a big group of people gathered outside near Sonic Sports Bar and Lounge on 49th Street South, the St. Pete Police Department said.

Witnesses told 10 Tampa Bay that a block party had been going on throughout the entire day.

Investigators said they believe a group of men got into an argument when they started shooting at each other. Three men in their 20s and a 17-year-old girl received treatment at a hospital for their injuries. Three of the victims were released overnight. One victim remains in the hospital with a foot injury.

As of Monday morning, no suspects had been identified by police.

Officials said anyone with information on the shooting or potential suspects should call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or text SPPD to TIP411 along with the information.

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