Datrik Pettis and Eddie Smith III

Second Suspect Sought In Fatal St. Petersburg Shooting Of Anthony Ly

Datrik Pettis and Eddie Smith III
Datrik Pettis and Eddie Smith III

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating Datrik Pettis, a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Anthony Ly.

On October 30th, 2023, Anthony Ly was fatally shot in the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South. Detectives have already arrested Eddie Smith III for first-degree murder in connection with the crime.

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Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Datrik Pettis is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS. Tips leading to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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