Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. The name of the victim has not been released. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. By Scott Sutton. According to the affidavit, bystanders saw Smith and Aden shouting at each other inside the store. They were just ordinary people trying to enjoy a wholesome event where gunplay should have been the last thing on everybody's minds. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the Fishermans Wharf area, Fort Pierce police stated. Seven people were wounded and one woman, 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, died in the shootout. Police said Louisjeune will be charged with first-degree murder, which indictes the killing was planned. Fourth fatal shooting in Ft. Pierce neighborhood this year - WFLX 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. A 32-year-old Miami woman moved a sofa and a refrigerator behind the door of a Port St. Lucie hotel room before fatally shooting a 4-year-old child and herself. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Man killed in shooting in club parking lot in Fort Pierce | WPEC The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North 29th Street, police Lt. James Gagliano said. 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. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. 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. Before police arrived, a man had called emergency dispatchers and said his neighbor shot him. Joseph Warren Tenore, 39, of Fort Pierce, was shot and killed at Specialized Trailer & Marine Services in the 4600 block of North U.S. 1. Police investigate shooting incident at Fort Pierce apartment complex 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. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. NI90: Indian River County redistricting, St. Lucie trail plan and Stuart boat ramp, TCPalm's Rob Landers brings you some of this week's top stories on the News in 90 Seconds, At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say, SLCSO reports 68 COVID-19 cases in county jail, 'highest throughout the pandemic', How Treasure Coast House Reps. Brian Mast, Bill Posey voted in June, Port St. Lucie man awarded $35 million following Broward County crash that left him paralyzed, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. 'The positive does need to shine': Fort Pierce teens speak out after 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. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Police said he mishandled a weapon while they were riding together in a car Friday night. Police said investigators found a firearm near the scene. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Family of Nikkitia Bryant ready for closure. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. Investigators said there were a total of four people inside the vehicle but did not say if any other charges would be filed. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. Officers said they recovered. Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. There's no such thing as "just another shooting." These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. 15-year-old Port St. Lucie High student dead after shooting It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. Fort Pierce police investigate attempted murder-suicide - Treasure Coast Marcus Leath, 39, died after two men entered his home in the 6500 block of Las Palmas Way east of U.S. 1 off Kitterman Road, and shot him on a Saturday night, the St. Lucie Sheriffs Office has said. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. (WPEC) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) Police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital . On January 16, two people were fatally shot and one injured during a nighttime home invasion robbery in the 400 block of North 18th Street. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. They all matter. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Man found unconscious after shooting at Fort Pierce business - WPTV Still, it seems incredible that out of all those crowded into the park that day, the Sheriff's Office had a tough time finding many people who saw or heard anything conclusive to help crack this case quickly. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. (St. Lucie County . Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. Treasure Coast homicides | tcpalm.com 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 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. LUCIE After a car crashed as it rushed to a hospital Friday night, a teenager walked away from the vehicle and tossed a gun across a street near St. Lucie Medical Center. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. Fort Pierce. The body of Allea Beemer, 38, of Fellsmere was found February 3 according to Indian River County Sheriffs Office officials. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Say something! While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. Wiley said he called Belzens and set up the deal. 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. Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. Officers recovered a firearm near the scene.. 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. 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. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. For years, "community policing" has been a popular buzzword in law enforcement circles. The official Facebook page for the Fort Pierce Police Department. 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. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. 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. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. On June 9, 1995, her 6-year-old daughter Morgan was watching a Little League game at a ballfield near Alma, Arkansas, and went missing. Two dogs in the home were also killed. 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. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. 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. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Teen to be charged as adult in woman's killing in Fort Pierce 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. Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. Two shot in Fort Pierce near Fisherman's Wharf - Treasure Coast Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. 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. 5 min read. The name of the victim has not been released. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce police said Thursday a shooting incident earlier this week on Fishermans Wharf has been determined to be an attempted murder-suicide. Police investigate homicide of 19-year-old in Fort Pierce, Woman accused of stabbing another woman with serrated knife in St. Lucie County, Police: Man dances in celebration after pawning items stolen in Port St. Lucie, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. They. Suspect in Gifford shooting found hiding in Fort Pierce hotel And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. 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. Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. Those with information are asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Arriving officers found several cartridge casings outside and on the street. He had a gunshot wound and died. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. 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. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. 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. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. The incident happened in the 1100 block of North 29th Street Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Police later recovered both weapons and said they were reported stolen in St. Lucie County in separate incidents. Wiley was booked in at the St. Lucie County Jail Jan. 30 just three days after the death of Belzens in the 1900 block of Avenue E, though police declined to answer questions about it then, saying the case was sealed. When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . Fort Pierce - WPTV He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. 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 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. Two men are in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Fort Pierce. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. More:Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. The hope justice might be coming is a positive sign. 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. 18-year-old man shot in Fort Pierce - WFLX The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said it was a family dispute about a vehicle in storage. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. The other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. He looked out the window and saw a red sport utility vehicle, possible a Toyota or Honda, drive south toward the Moonswiners drive-thru. All rights reserved. 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. Where did the shooting happen? Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argumentat a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. . An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. "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. Who was Nikkitia Bryant? She was shot at Fort Pierce MLK event, died "We're in a good place right now.". A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. A 29-year-old man was fatally shot at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital as four sheriff's deputies said he charged toward them armed with scissors. It works both ways. John Robert Spencer Jr. was shot four times and left in a wooded area on the outskirts of Vero Lake Estates by a friend he visited the day before he was reported missing, detectives said. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. 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. Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 8 shot, 1 dead Rescue workers took him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. 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. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. 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(St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. Suspect dead after attempted murder-suicide in Fort Pierce - WPTV Police on Monday identified a newer model silver Nissan Altima as a vehicle of interest in the fatal shooting last week of a 20-year-old woman in Port St. Lucie. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. 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. 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. Smithsaid he shot the man three times because he called him names and threatened (his) family, police said. Body found in Fort Pierce confirmed to be suspected Orlando - WFTV Share Copy Link. One other person was shot and wounded. All rights reserved. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. 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. 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.