ST. PETERSBURG –The man accused of shooting and killing a 27-year-old woman last week during a home invasion made his first court appearance Wednesday.

Ronnie Betts is accused of being the shooter in the death of Ebony Stewart, 27, and the wounding of two others March 23rd at a home on 19th Street, South.

According to St. Petersburg Police, several family members and friends, mostly women, were playing cards inside the house when Betts allegedly came in and started shooting. Stewart was the first person shot and died at the scene. A 58-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man were also shot.

Their injuries were non-life threatening.

Betts, 21, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and armed home invasion.

Officers said Betts is homeless and was working with an accomplice; however he was identified by witnesses as the shooter.

Police have not located the other suspect at this time.