Gas Station Brawl Leads to Serious Charges

0:00Two men landed in the hospital after a heated argument blew up outside a mobile gas station in St. Petersburg, Florida. It all went down around 1 a.m. on Thursday morning, involving Anthony Oliver and DeAndre Randolph. Cops say it started as words, but turned physical fast. Randolph grabbed a sender block and smashed Oliver over the head during the fight. That's when Oliver pulled a firearm and fired back at Randolph. Both ended up with injuries that aren't life-threatening. Neither guys facing the worst outcomes, health-wise, but the impact hit hard legally. Randolph got hit with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon charge. Oliver's looking at felon in possession of a firearm, plus possession of a controlled substance. Details on what sparked the whole thing remain unclear right now. Police are still piecing that together. This gas station scuffle serves as another reminder how quick tempers can lead to serious consequences down in St. Pete. Stay safe out there, folks. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Tampa Bay News Today update. AI powered and always on.