On February 10, 2024, a shooting incident occurred in Pinellas Park, Florida, resulting in the deaths of two men. The incident took place in the 6600 block of 41st St N at approximately 11:33 PM. One of the victims, 54-year-old John Luke Jr., was found deceased at the scene.
The second victim, identified as 42-year-old Brian Mikell, was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Brian Mikell, apart from being a victim in this incident, had a professional background in sales and business development, holding various roles such as Alliance Manager for AWS Americas at Infosys and other positions in several companies.
The suspect in the shooting has been identified as 30-year-old Austin Skonecki. Skonecki was arrested and charged with two counts of felony murder in the first degree. The investigation revealed that both victims and the suspect knew each other prior to the incident. There is no indication of any threat to the public as a result of this incident.
The Pinellas Park Police Department is still actively investigating the case, but no further information is expected to be released at this time. The police have confirmed that the victims and the suspect were acquainted, but the specific circumstances and motives behind the shooting are still under investigation.
