Suspect Identified in Fatal Shooting of St. Petersburg Sanitation Worker
St. Petersburg police have identified Ladavion King, 43, as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old sanitation worker. The shooting occurred Wednesday afternoon in Childs Park. King was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Fort Myers after a standoff with…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 23, 2026 —
St. Petersburg, FL – Police have identified Ladavion King, 43, as the suspect in the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old sanitation worker. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon in Childs Park.
According to authorities, King was arrested later the same day in Fort Myers. The arrest followed a standoff with police on Interstate 75, which occurred following a traffic stop and subsequent pursuit.
Investigators stated that the shooting was domestic in nature and has been determined not to be a random act of violence. The victim, whose name has not been released, was a city employee for 12 years and was a mother of four.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the specifics of the domestic connection were not immediately provided. The investigation is ongoing.
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