On the night of May 28, 2023, 22-year-old Aaron Creary got into an argument with his parents at their home at 4644 15th Ave. S. in St. Petersburg, Florida. During the argument, Creary pulled out a gun and fired at his parents but instead struck his 2-year-old son, Armani Creary. Creary attempted to drive the child to the hospital but crashed the vehicle in a business parking lot at 15th Avenue and 34th Street South. The toddler was eventually transported to a hospital but later died of his injuries. Creary was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a toddler and violation of probation, with bond set at $750,000.
Contexts/Conditions
Is there any mention of child drug ingestion or overdose?
Is there any mention of a drowning incident (either intentional or accidental)?
Is there any mention of a firearm incident?
The news article explicitly describes a firearm incident: "Creary pulled out a gun on his parents and fired, but ended up striking his son 2-year-old Armani Creary." The child died from a gunshot wound.
Is there any mention of inappropriate supervision (e.g., child wandered off and drowned)?
Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)
The news article states that Aaron Creary "pulled out a gun on his parents and fired, but ended up striking his son 2-year-old Armani Creary." A gunshot wound is an inflicted injury.
Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?
Is there any mention of medical neglect?
Is there any mention of a motor vehicle crash or incident?
The news article states that "Creary then tried to drive his son to the hospital to get him medical assistance, but he crashed the vehicle in a business parking lot at the corner of 15th Avenue and 34th Street South."
Is there any mention of a murder-suicide incident?
Is there any mention of outdoor elements (including hot car deaths)?
Is there any mention of prenatal substance exposure (including fetal alcohol syndrome or neonatal abstinence syndrome)?
Is there any mention of sexual abuse?
Is there any specific mention of shaken baby or abusive head trauma?
Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?
Is there any mention of an unsafe sleeping environment?
Individuals Involved
Was an adoptive parent or guardian involved in the death?
Was a biological father involved in the death?
The news article identifies Aaron Creary as the child's "father" and states he "pulled out a gun on his parents and fired, but ended up striking his son 2-year-old Armani Creary." The shared surname and the use of "father" and "son" strongly imply a biological relationship, though the word "biological" is not explicitly used.
Was a biological mother involved in the death?
Was a day care worker, babysitter, or nanny involved in the death?
Was a female paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., girlfriend, stepmother)?
Was a foster parent involved in the death?
Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?
Was another adult relative involved in the death? (e.g., grandfather, aunt)
Was a sibling involved in the death?
Child Characteristics
Was the child adopted?
Was the child homeschooled (including "cyberschooling") or taken out of school?
Was the child in foster care at the time of the incident?
Was the child living with relatives at the time of the incident (but not parents)?
Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)
Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)
Is there any mention of prematurity or low birthweight?
Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?
Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?
Is there a history of a sibling death (separate incident from this death)?
Parent/Caregiver Factors
Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?
The news article states "Creary was charged with aggravated manslaughter of a toddler and violation of probation. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) Creary's bond was set at $750,000."
Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?
The news article describes Aaron Creary getting "into an argument with his parents at their house" and then pulling "out a gun on his parents and fired." Brandishing and firing a weapon at family members during a domestic argument constitutes domestic violence, though the term itself is not used in the article.
Is there any mention that the death occurred in a temporary shelter or while homeless?
Is an intellectual disability of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is the mental health of the parent/caregiver referenced?
Is a history of arrests or criminal charges for the parent/caregiver referenced?
The news article states that Creary was charged with "violation of probation" in addition to the manslaughter charge. Being on probation at the time of the incident indicates a prior criminal history predating this fatal incident.
Is substance use by the parent/caregiver referenced?
Notable Details
The news article includes several notable details: (1) The father was on probation at the time of the incident, as indicated by the "violation of probation" charge, suggesting a pre-existing criminal history. (2) The father's intended targets were his own parents (the child's grandparents), and the child was struck unintentionally during the gunfire. (3) After shooting his son, Creary attempted to drive the child to the hospital but crashed the vehicle in a business parking lot, further delaying medical care for the toddler.
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