On June 28, 2024, a tragic incident occurred at the Parklane Condominiums located at 334 48th Avenue North in St. Petersburg, Florida. Police were called to the residence for a welfare check shortly before 2:30 p.m., where they discovered the bodies of two individuals, a man and a woman, inside one of the units.
The deceased were identified as Callie Wright, aged 50, and Neville Victor Albert M Jones, aged 59.
According to the preliminary investigation, Wright and Jones were in a relationship. Police believe that Jones shot Wright before turning the gun on himself, indicating a suspected murder-suicide.
The investigation was conducted by detectives from the St. Petersburg Police Department’s major crimes unit. A gun was recovered from the scene, supporting the initial findings of the murder-suicide. The incident shocked the local community, with neighbors expressing disbelief at the sudden and violent nature of the event.
Callie Wright, born on October 21, 1973, was remembered by her community for the tragic circumstances of her death. A service was held for her on July 20, 2024, at the Chapel of Lawson Funeral Home in St. Petersburg.
The community around the Parklane Condominiums was particularly affected, as neighbors described the area as generally quiet and free from such incidents. The sudden presence of multiple police cars and the subsequent discovery of the bodies left residents in a state of shock and disbelief.
