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Second suspect identified in violent home invasions
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St. Petersburg, Florida -- Investigators have identifed the second of four suspects wanted in the deadly home invasion that left a father and widower dead.

Surveillance video from 41-year-old Rick Shaw's home shows his killers kicking in his front door.

Photo Gallery: Home invasion security camera pictures

As he reached for his own gun to defend himself and his adult son, police say Shaw was shot in the upper body. He died at the hospital.

So far, one suspect, 28-year-old Charles Stone, has been arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Detectives are now searching for 23-year-old Justin Maurice Hart. Hart has numerous tattoos to include; inside left forearm of burning buildings with the words "Da Burg" underneath, "Ronnie" on right wrist and "Vannessa" on left wrist.

St. Petersburg police say Hart was released from prison in 2010 on charges of burglary assault and burglary. He now has a warrant for first degree murder.

He is considered armed and dangerous.

Homicide detectives are offering a reward for information that leads to Hart's whereabouts and arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780.

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