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CNN One person was killed and seven others were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, police said. Fort Pierce police detectives arrested two men Thursday who were wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Avenue D and 12th Street on Jan. 12, and are seeking a third suspect in the incident. But when national news headlines talk about shootings in Fort Pierce, they aren't always going to make distinctions between the "good" neighborhoods and those facing challenges. They all matter. Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. He also covers strange, wild and weird Treasure Coast crimes in Off The Beat. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. Hurlburt and another person inside the vehicle were also taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained in the wreck. The official Facebook page for the Fort Pierce Police Department. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to TCNLetters@TCPalm.com. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477), or online at TCWatch.org. Detectives also stated Smith was seen on storesurveillance footage taking the handgun from the store counter and putting it in his left pants pocket at some point before the shooting. More than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. @WPTV. Those with information are asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. They also got information from confidential sources indicating Wiley shot Belzens. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Authorities said the shooting occurred just before 12:45 p.m. in the 1200 block of N. 29th St. Police said the victim, whose name has not been released, was treated for injuries described as not life-threatening. No other details about the shooting were released. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . Due to the coronavirus. An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. 1:48 FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argument at a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights activist who preached nonviolence, one or more shooters began spraying bullets into a crowd that had gathered for the MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day. A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Justice needed to provide closure for Fort Pierce's MLK Day shooting, Martin Luther King Jr. Day incident not 'random mass shooting,' sheriff says, Don't let Martin Luther King Day shooting mask progress Fort Pierce has made, New details discussed in MLK Day shootings at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Justice needed to provide closure for Fort Pierce's MLK Day shooting. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. At least one of the guns in this investigation was reported stolen from a car in the Indian River Estates community in St. Lucie County, according to the sheriff's office. An agency spokesperson called the shooting and the over 50 shell casings recovered, "a dispute between two rival Fort Pierce gangs." No one has been arrested and no suspects have been. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600. Mathis, of the 8500 block of 61st Drive, Vero Beach, was charged with . Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. (St. Lucie County . When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Following the crash, police said Hurlburt grabbed the gun used in the shooting and also another weapon that the victim had, and disposed of them in a grassy area in an effort to hide the handguns. FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce police said Thursday a shooting incident earlier this week on Fisherman's Wharf has been determined to be an attempted murder-suicide. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. The vehicle was running. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. For years, "community policing" has been a popular buzzword in law enforcement circles. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Investigators said they received a 911 call just after 11:30 p.m. Friday that the teen was shot and the driver of the vehicle was taking the victim to the hospital. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. "While traveling in the vehicle, the suspect was handed a magazine from the victim, at which time the suspect unzipped the bag, reached in to pull the firearm out, but he negligently mishandled the firearm by pulling the trigger," Del Toro said. Scott Hodges, 44, of the 8600 block of 95th Ave., was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a stolen firearm, according to Sheriff's Office records.Hodges told them where to find his body, according to an arrest affidavit. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. Share Copy Link. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. They. Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. Smith left and returned around 30 minutes later. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home. Investigators revealed new details on Thursday about the discovery of a woman's body on the side of Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County earlier this week. No other information, such as the age of those shot or whether police are looking for a suspect, was available Wednesday. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Assistant Chief Richard Del Toro said Monday that before the victim was shot, the 15-year-old had handed a gun magazine to the 17-year-old.. Todd Wilson When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and crime coverage. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. One other person was shot and wounded. It's true there have been other shootings in Fort Pierce before and since the MLK Day incident, but apathy in the wake of such events would be callous and wrong-headed. Police said Robert Castro, 26, called 911 and said hed murdered his ex-girlfriend, Taylor Sato, 25, a mother of a four-year-old boy. The Fishermans Wharf area is east of North U.S. 1 and north of Seaway Drive. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Arriving officers found several cartridge casings outside and on the street. A local handyman told detectives he had planned to kill his fiancee with a garrote made days before he strangled her. FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argumentat a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. He looked out the window and saw a red sport utility vehicle, possible a Toyota or Honda, drive south toward the Moonswiners drive-thru. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. Investigators said there were a total of four people inside the vehicle but did not say if any other charges would be filed. If you're a subscriber, thank you. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. Police went to a store in the 600 block of North 25th Street, at the northwest corner of Avenue E, around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday after receiving reports that Gladstone Aden, of the 2000 block of Avenue G, had been shot several times. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. According to the sheriff's office, 16-year-old Jamarian Miller pulled out a gun and shot 27-year-old Shakiya Young on Oct. 8, 2021, near Fort Pierce. Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. A 20-year-old man who the Martin County Sheriffs Office said is responsible for a homicide in Indiantown was charged on a robbery charge. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25 th St. Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. On March 4, The Martin County Sheriff's Office identified her handyman as a person of interest in her death, then conducted a dig in her backyard. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. Police arrested her husband, who had left a chilling voice mail with family members that threatened a murder-suicide involving him and his wife. The name of the victim has not been released. The name of the victim has not been released. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Jamall Frederick, of the 3100 block of Avenue T, remained at . Officers found the couple in a black vehicle pulled off the road facing south on Southeast Green River Parkway between Southeast Melaleuca Boulevard and Southeast Charleston Drive. Tuesday, October 12th 2021. Assistant Chief Richard Del Toro said Monday that before the victim was shot, the 15-year-old had handed a gun magazine to the 17-year-old. Vero Beach Police detectives went door-to-door to talk with residents near Granada Avenue and 25th Street, where 59-year-old Allen Brent Hamilton was found dead by a dog walker, said Master Officer Darrell Rivers. More: SLCSO reports 68 COVID-19 cases in county jail, 'highest throughout the pandemic', More: How Treasure Coast House Reps. Brian Mast, Bill Posey voted in June, More: Port St. Lucie man awarded $35 million following Broward County crash that left him paralyzed. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. Romeo Marcos Francisco-Francisco, of the 14700 block of Southwest 175th Court in Indiantown, was arrested Oct. 9, 2022, in connection with the October 2021 fatal stabbing of a man identified by Martin County sheriffs officials at the time as 21-year-old Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu. This is the fourth gunshot fatality in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park neighborhood this year. See something? The dismembered remains of Dustin Davis Mills, 42, of St. Lucie County, were discovered at John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area off Southwest Pratt Whitney Road in Martin County after a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reported seeing what she thought was an arm in an alligators mouth.Other body parts and a shallow grave for Mills were discovered. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Former Indian River County firefighter, Melbourne police officer jailed on murder, arson charges, Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . Until we asked Thursday, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, which took the lead investigating the incident because it occurred in a county park, hadn't released much new information on the case. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. The future site of Kings Landing, a $140 million project on 7 acres between Indian River Drive and Second Street in Fort Pierce on the site of the former H. D. King Power Plant, on April 6, 2021. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . According to the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office, the incident happened around 5:20 p.m. during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. (WPEC) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) Police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital . Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a person sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound while nearan apartment complex, a Fort Pierce police official said Tuesday. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. All rights reserved. He also covers strange, wild and weird Treasure Coast crimes in Off The Beat. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY As authorities released body camera footage showing deputies shooting a Fort Pierce man, his attorney said Tuesday the 19-year-old has undergone a series of surgeries after being shot 4-6 times in the weekend traffic stop. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. If you're a subscriber, thank you. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a person sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound while near an apartment complex, a Fort Pierce police official. By Scott Sutton. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident in which a person sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound while near an apartment complex, a Fort Pierce police official. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A suspected gunman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide early Tuesday morning, according to Fort Pierce police. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. Wiley said he called Belzens and set up the deal. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Fort Pierce Investigators reporting finding a man in the middle of the road in the 500 block of South 32nd Street. Gunfire, fight after events at Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie under investigation, Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. The concept is simple enough: By having police officers spend more time getting to know people living in at-risk neighborhoods, they can develop contacts who can assist them when trouble strikes. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. The shooting happened just after midnight Monday near G Terrace and North 14th Street. All rights reserved. Andrew Karacsonyi, who lived in a home at the intersection of East 14th Street and Southeast Apache Avenue, was airlifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce, where he later died, the report said. He also covers strange, wild and weird Treasure Coast crimes in Off The Beat. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. At the Police Department on U.S. 1, Smithrefused to talk to detectives. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with the Feb. 17 slaying of Richard Benson at his Fast Franks Cycle Conceptsbusiness. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. Through interviews and surveillance footage, detectives stated they learned the man was shot outside the store and retreated inside, where moments earlier the two had exchanged aseries of insults. Warren L. Wiley, 20, of the 1200 block of North 24th Street in Fort Pierce, was arrested on a third-degree felonymurder charge.Third-degree murder indicates an unintentional killingwhile committing, or attempting to commit, a non-violent felony. The other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. Jorge Fuentes, 78, was found May 6 in his home in the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue with several gunshot wounds. The assailants were described as three males. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 753 were here. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. More:Martin Luther King Jr. Day incident not 'random mass shooting,' sheriff says, OpinionDon't let Martin Luther King Day shooting mask progress Fort Pierce has made, More:New details discussed in MLK Day shootings at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, "We struggled with getting eyewitnesses to come forward," Hester said of the agency's challenges early on, adding things have progressed over the past few weeks. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. Say something! Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. Deputies about 2:25 a.m. Oct. 30 went to the area of Southwest Jackson Avenue and Southwest 153rd Street regarding a man down, a report states. Where did the shooting happen? ORLANDO, Fla. The man accused of shooting and killing a former co-worker inside an Orlando outlet store last week was found dead inside his car in Fort Pierce, Orlando police confirmed Tuesday . Tuesday, July 6th 2021. Detectives reported Smith said he put the .380-caliber black and silver handgun in a garbage can inside his home, where police found it, according to the affidavit. The Sheriff's Office was holding Francisco-Francisco on the burglary charge and waiting to fully investigate the homicide before charging him with Perechu's death, One year later, a 21-year-old man was arrested on a second-degree murder charge following a 2021 fatal stabbing incident in Indiantown. 5 min read. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. Sheriffs Chief Deputy John Budensiek said he also is responsible for the Oct. 30 death of Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu, 21. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. FORT PIERCE, Fla. WPTV is taking a closer look at the economic impact of the potential development planned to turn Fisherman's Wharf in downtown Fort Pierce into a waterfront destination for . Police monitored social media. Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. Jack in the Box coming to Florida, eyes further expansion, Okeeheelee BMX track out thousands after early morning burglary, Rib Round Up Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach on Saturday, Railroad repositions propane tanker, will remove Friday, Man dressed in Pink Floyd attire robs Fort Lauderdale bank, Warning to beachgoers as sea turtle nesting season is underway, Remains of woman missing for 5 years possibly located, Boil water advisory issued for Tradition area of Port St. Lucie, School lockdown highlights need for Spanish-speaking officers. Juvenile held in connection to a shooting in Fort Pierce that sent a person to the hospital in critical condition on Oct. 8, 2021. Deputies on a patrol through Harbor Pointe Park found Akiefe Jamal Anderson near his vehicle with a gunshot wound about 2:45 a.m. Saturday. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. Del Toro said both the shooter and victim attended Port St. Lucie High School and had been together in Fort Pierce earlier in the day. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. Police arrested Jeremy Smith,33, of the 800 block of North 27th Street, and charged him with first-degree premeditated murder and possession of a weapon by afelon, according to arrest records. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said it was a family dispute about a vehicle in storage. More:Police investigate homicide of 19-year-old in Fort Pierce, More: Woman accused of stabbing another woman with serrated knife in St. Lucie County, More:Police: Man dances in celebration after pawning items stolen in Port St. Lucie. . It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. Wiley said a friend he knew for three weeks came over and asked if he knew anyone who would sell them marijuana. 52-year-old Mark Soucie was identified by family members as the person who shot and killed his wife, Angela Soucie, 53, and her son Joseph Cubiotti-Druffner, 33, then turned the gun on himself and killed himself. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. A suspect in a Gifford shooting that wounded another man earlier this week was found hiding Friday morning in a Fort Pierce hotel, deputies said. After gunshots rang out late Wednesday night on Southwest Ewing Avenue, police said they discovered a man in a car with bullet wounds that would prove to be fatal.Police said the driver had made a food delivery to a home in the area prior to the shooting. He carried out a scheme to report finding her body in her truck at Walmart in Sebastian, where police found Jeanine Bishop, 67, dead on a Tuesday morning, Michael Despres, 56, was charged with premeditated first-degree murder. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. Aden was still inside and the two continued arguing, but stopped and appeared to have worked things out,according to the report.