Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. 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. There's no such thing as "just another shooting." People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. 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. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. People present during the gunfirewere gone by the timepolice arrived, he said. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. Those with information are asked to call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477). 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. Fort Pierce is in the middle of a renaissance, with many exciting developments planned for downtown and the city's western fringes. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. The pedestrian who died was identified by FHP as a Vero Beach man. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The official Facebook page for the Fort Pierce Police Department. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Aden was still inside and the two continued arguing, but stopped and appeared to have worked things out,according to the report. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. The name of the victim has not been released. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . The name of the victim has not been released. Police said he mishandled a weapon while they were riding together in a car Friday night. Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. 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. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. 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. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. 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. 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 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. Smith left and returned around 30 minutes later. The victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. It works both ways. 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. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. 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. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. This is the fourth gunshot fatality in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park neighborhood this year. One other person was shot and wounded. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. 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. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. Mathis, of the 8500 block of 61st Drive, Vero Beach, was charged with . 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 . 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. Police said investigators found a firearm near the scene. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. 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. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. 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. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and crime coverage. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477), or online at TCWatch.org. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. 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. 2019 GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages, Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Say something! Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. 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. E-mail him at [email protected]. Seven people were wounded and one woman, 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, died in the shootout. 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. (St. Lucie County . Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. When officers found Aden inside the store, he had stopped breathing and was unconscious, according to Smith'sFort Pierce Police Department arrest affidavit. 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. All rights reserved. For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Once on scene, officers found two white males with serious gunshot injuries, the newsrelease states. 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. 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. Hurlburt and another person inside the vehicle were also taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained in the wreck. Video in the area observed males outside the complex, Gagliano said. Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. They were just ordinary people trying to enjoy a wholesome event where gunplay should have been the last thing on everybody's minds. They all matter. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. 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. Officers said they recovered. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. Smithsaid he shot the man three times because he called him names and threatened (his) family, police said. 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. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. The incident occurred at. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. 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. Fort Pierce. 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. 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. 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. 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 . No other information, such as the age of those shot or whether police are looking for a suspect, was available Wednesday. More than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. Those with information are asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This case should serve as a wake-up call that prompts Fort Pierce city officials from the city manager to the mayor and city council to the entire police department to think about ways to improve their relationship with Lincoln Park residents. 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A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. Rescue workers took him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. Marshals South Florida Fugitive Task Force detained 20-year-old Marquis Mathis. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North 29th Street, police Lt. James Gagliano said. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A suspected gunman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide early Tuesday morning, according to Fort Pierce police. He had a gunshot wound and died. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. "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. A party in the park had happened earlier, though the St. Lucie Sheriff's Office did not immediately say if there was a connection to Anderson's death. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. 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. 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. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to [email protected]. Share Copy Link. 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. Two men are in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Fort Pierce. 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. That's where they discovered her body in a septic tank. An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the Fishermans Wharf area, Fort Pierce police stated. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. A local handyman told detectives he had planned to kill his fiancee with a garrote made days before he strangled her. According to the affidavit, bystanders saw Smith and Aden shouting at each other inside the store. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. . Police said Louisjeune will be charged with first-degree murder, which indictes the killing was planned. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. 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. 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. This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. Police arrested her husband, who had left a chilling voice mail with family members that threatened a murder-suicide involving him and his wife. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. The name of the victim has not been released. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. 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. Indian River County deputies and the U.S. 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 . Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. Hurlburt faces multiple charges included aggravated manslaughter of a child. Todd Wilson 7:10 AM EDT Jul 15, 2021 Brandon Lopez Shooting leaves one dead in Fort Pierce . On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. 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. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Two dogs in the home were also killed. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. All rights reserved. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. More: Gunfire, fight after events at Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie under investigation, Gagliano said several people were outside when a vehicle drove by and shots were exchanged amongst the vehicle and the unknown males outside.. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. 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. Fort Pierce Investigators reporting finding a man in the middle of the road in the 500 block of South 32nd Street. See something? However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. Both men were immediately taken to a nearby hospital in serious condition., More: Former Indian River County firefighter, Melbourne police officer jailed on murder, arson charges. 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. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Officers recovered a firearm near the scene.. "We're in a good place right now.". 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. He was later identified as Dr. Roberto Peigne, a Haitian doctor who immigrated to the U.S. After receiving calls of a shooting at 4:21 a.m., deputies went to a residence in the 4500 block of 33rd Avenue where they found the wounded man . 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. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25 th St. . The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . Police monitored social media. Rivers said the death is considered suspicious, based on the amount of blood found on the man's body. 5 min read. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. By Scott Sutton. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. . Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. The vehicle was running. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. 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. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. 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. 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. 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. 16-year-old jailed in deadly shooting of Fort Pierce woman: Jamarion Abari Miller, 16, initially was jailed on an attempted murder charge in the shooting of 27-year-old Shakia Young while they traveled in a car together south of Fort Pierce after a party. Detectives said they are not searching for anyone else in the case, and there isn't a safety risk to the nearby businesses. On Jan. 29, a person called police and said Wiley was in that persons home. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home.
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