Two Arrested for the Drive-by Shooting of a St. Pete Beach Man
Pinellas County Detectives have arrested 18-year old Bailey Jenkins and 18-year-old Thomas Loudin.
Investigators say, through various investigative techniques they were able to identify, locate and arrest both Jenkins and Loudin who detectives say was responsible for shooting the victim 51-year-old Kurt Alan Lang during the early morning hours of Saturday, October 28, 2017, at about 12:16 a.m in St. Pete Beach.
Detectives say the firearm used in the shooting was a high powered pellet gun.
Both suspects admitted to drinking alcohol, shooting randomly at objects and the victim 51-year-old Kurt Alan Lang who was walking with his cousin near the Beachcomber Resort, 6200 Gulf Boulevard St Pete Beach.
Loudin, was arrested at his home located at 6411 Pelican Drive South in St. Petersburg. He was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and one count shooting or throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle.
Detectives say the charge of shooting or throwing a deadly missile into an occupied vehicle is in reference to the Treasure Island case. This case was investigated jointly by Treasure Island Police Department. Loudin was transported to Pinellas County Jail.
Jenkins was arrested near his home located at 40110 US 19 North in Tarpon Springs. Bailey was charged with one count principal, with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and transported to the Pinellas County Jail.
The investigation continues and more charges are likely to follow.
Original articles regarding the shootings
https://iontb.com/man-injured-drive-shooting-st-pete-beach/
https://iontb.com/uber-drivers-window-shattered-bullet-late-saturday-night-treasure-island/