1 arrested, 1 wanted in connection to man found dead outside of St. Pete home

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — One suspect has been arrested in connection to the death of a man who was found outside of a home in St. Petersburg, police said.

Eddie Smith III, 26, was charged with felony first-degree murder on Nov. 7 in connection to the death of Anthony Ly, 20.

According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, detectives are searching for a second suspect, Datrik Pettis, 24. Pettis is wanted for felony first-degree murder.

On Oct. 30, a neighbor called police around 5 p.m. regarding a man down at the 2800 block of 16th Avenue South.

Once police arrived at the scene, they found Anthony Ly with gunshot wounds.

According to police, the neighbor who called did not recognize Ly, who detectives said did not live at the home.

A reward of up to $5,000 for information is still being offered at this time. Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Pinellas at 1-800-873-TIPS.

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