Man arrested for death following a physical altercation in St. Petersburg

Thursday, May 18, 2023 - 4:07 pm

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St. Petersburg Police Detectives arrested 46-year-old Derick Solomon for the death of 44-year-old Glendon Anderson.

Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17th, officers responded to 9th Terrace South and Dr. MLK Jr Street S in reference to an injured man.

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Through their investigations, detectives discovered that the victim and the suspect got into a physical altercation. Anderson was later transported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg and pronounced dead.

The victim and the suspect were known to each other.

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Solomon was charged with 2nd Degree Murder.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Previous poster released by Crimestoppers of Pinellas County

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