Woman Shot In St. Augustine; Police ID Person Of Interest
POSTED: Friday, March 27, 2009
UPDATED: 8:41 pm EDT March 27,
2009
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- A woman in St. Augustine was flown to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center early Friday morning after being shot, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office.
The shooting happened just after 1 a.m. at the Huguenot Harbour apartments in the 600 block of Gunby Circle off Lightsey Road, near state Road 207.
Deputies said Taniesha Heggs, 27, was shot in the stomach. She was rushed to Flagler Hospital, then transferred by air ambulance to Shands-Jacksonville Medical Center. Officials told Channel 4's Nikki Preede was in serious condition.
After questioning several witnesses, police named Trennis G. Carter, 23, as a person of interest in the shooting. He is described as having medium-length dreadlocks, 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 165 pounds.
Investigators were still at the scene gathering evidence until daybreak.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office at 904-824-8304. Callers who wish to remain anonymous or possibly be eligible for a cash reward can call Crime Stoppers 888-227-TIPS.
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