Police search for gunman after dispute leads to shooting at St. Pete liquor store

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— One person was shot early Wednesday morning in St. Petersburg, the police department said.

St. Petersburg Police Department responded to a shooting at King’s Liquors 1205 Dr. MLK Street South shortly after midnight.

According to officers, one person was shot in the leg during a dispute and sustained minor injuries.

The shooting subject rode off on a bike shortly after.

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