Posted on 02/01/2026 6:42:35 AM PST by marktwain
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg police say a Friday evening shooting that left one man dead and another hospitalized with critical injuries appears to be an act of self-defense.
What we know:
According to SPPD, officers responded to the 900 block of 22nd Lane South shortly after 6:30 p.m.
Investigators say Syltico Morand, 29, and another man were armed when they tried to rob two men who were also armed and sitting in a vehicle parked on 22nd Lane South.
A confrontation ensued between the men and Morand and the other suspect with him were shot, SPPD said.
Police say Morand died at the scene and the 30-year-old man with him was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Officers detained the two men that fired shots from their vehicle. Multiple firearms were recovered at the scene, according to SPPD.
SPPD says the men that were detained have not been charged at this time. Investigators believe the shooting was an act of self-defense.
What we don't know:
Police have not released the identities of the men that were detained.
That reporter must be a supporter of the 2nd Amendment.
I noticed the names, ages and photos of the robbery victims has not been posted.
Surprise!
Know any White guys named Syltico?.......yeah, ne either.
I’m somewhat familiar with the city.
The address is a clue as to why that information isn’t published.
For about 10 years my wife and I spent our summer vacation somewhere on the beach in SW Florida.
One year we stayed on Treasure island.
One day we drove across to the St. Pete pier.....in-between was quite an experience.......the ghettos abound.
In case anyone found my post cryptic, you clarified it.
Good thing this was in Florida and not somewhere like California - where “self defense” doesn’t matter, you’re going to get arrested for firing a gun. Period. And there are plenty of lefty DAs that will be happy to put you away for a long time.
I hope the self-defense shooters get their weapons back promptly and in good condition.
They’re too stupid to have much luck with a fishing pole.
We just ended up staying on Sanibel every year......that place is paradise on earth as far as I’m concerned.......Longboat Key is nothing to sneeze at either.
I found a pic of the dead perp.
Yes, it’s one one of them, Yogi.
I’m glad one less scum bag on the streets.
“””Investigators say Syltico Morand, 29, and another man were armed when they tried to rob two men who were also armed and sitting in a vehicle parked on 22nd Lane South. “”
Were the guys in the car known drug dealers and being robbed by guys who knew they had drugs and money?
Obviously.
Do we even need to look?!
In this case, the right people were injured/killed.
According to AI, “Syltico” is a unique name (no one else has it), but it could be an attempt at Latin for person of the forest.
“Good thing this was in Florida and not somewhere like California - where “self defense” doesn’t matter”
Colorado is trying to do the same thing. They have introduced a bill to get rid of stand your ground and introduce duty to retreat.
“ Syltico”
Maybe momma was thinking of Stilicho, a famous Eastern Roman commander, but momma’s dyslexia got the better of her.
Or, maybe not….
I think it’s being “unique”.......blacks seem to be big on that....that and anything but a White name.
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