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Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. 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. 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. The name of the victim has not been released. 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. Two dogs in the home were also killed. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. Don't let deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park 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. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. He had a gunshot wound and died. They had been at a bar that night. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North 29th Street, police Lt. James Gagliano said. See something? Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. 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. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. Fort Pierce Investigators reporting finding a man in the middle of the road in the 500 block of South 32nd Street. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting of Gabriella Hanley, of Jensen Beach, and her 21-year-old boyfriend in the area of Southeast Green River Parkway. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . All rights reserved. Say something! More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. . Fort Pierce Police Department | Fort Pierce FL - Facebook 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. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. Juvenile held in shooting in Fort Pierce, victim critical | WPEC Fort Pierce. 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. 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. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to TCNLetters@TCPalm.com. 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. Police monitored social media. 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. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . The body of Allea Beemer, 38, of Fellsmere was found February 3 according to Indian River County Sheriffs Office officials. Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. 7:10 AM EDT Jul 15, 2021 Brandon Lopez Shooting leaves one dead in Fort Pierce . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 753 were here. 5 min read. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. Man found unconscious after shooting at Fort Pierce business, 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. By Scott Sutton. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. The dog also died, FHP stated. 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. 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. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. 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Police investigate shooting incident at Fort Pierce apartment complex More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Police video shows Indian River deputies shot Fort Pierce man multiple And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, but it was not publicly disclosed by police until about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Potential Fort Pierce development faces opposition despite revenue 2023 www.tcpalm.com. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. 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. 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. 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. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and crime coverage. 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. 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. On Jan. 29, a person called police and said Wiley was in that persons home. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. 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. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. Fort Pierce - WPTV Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. 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. Two shot in Fort Pierce near Fisherman's Wharf - Treasure Coast Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. Wiley said a friend he knew for three weeks came over and asked if he knew anyone who would sell them marijuana. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. 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.. No other information, such as the age of those shot or whether police are looking for a suspect, was available Wednesday. Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. 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. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Where did the shooting happen? People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. Treasure Coast homicides | tcpalm.com Two in custody after fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Fort Pierce Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. 18-year-old man shot in Fort Pierce - WFLX Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. 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. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. Police said investigators found a firearm near the scene. The MLK Day shooting shows the potential value of community policing and related collaboration between St. Lucie and Fort Pierce lawmen, even if the results aren't always immediate and tangible. 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. Those with information are asked to call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477). However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 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. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. Man found unconscious after shooting at Fort Pierce business - WPTV Officers said they recovered a firearm near the scene. The vehicle was running. Rescue workers took him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead. Those with information are asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. Police later recovered both weapons and said they were reported stolen in St. Lucie County in separate incidents. Share Copy Link. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 17-year-old arrested after teen fatally shot in Port St. Lucie, Police identify suspect after 15-year-old fatally shot, 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. 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. 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. For years, "community policing" has been a popular buzzword in law enforcement circles. Fort Pierce is in the middle of a renaissance, with many exciting developments planned for downtown and the city's western fringes. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. 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. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . 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. 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 assailants were described as three males. 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. Monday, May 10th 2021 Gentrus Thomas, 25, killed in a shooting at the G Spot 2 Night Club, or the Mix Sports Bar in Fort Pierce on May 10, 2021. Police said Louisjeune will be charged with first-degree murder, which indictes the killing was planned. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Aden returned inside bleeding. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . 'The positive does need to shine': Fort Pierce teens speak out after They all matter. Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. 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. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. They. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. Indian River County deputies and the U.S. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Arrest made in Elks Lodge shooting - WPBF Detectives said they are not searching for anyone else in the case, and there isn't a safety risk to the nearby businesses. Who was Nikkitia Bryant? She was shot at Fort Pierce MLK event, died It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. One other person was shot and wounded. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. 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. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. Fort Pierce, Florida, shooting: 8 shot at crowded MLK Day - cnn.com An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. He said after his friend was done inspecting the marijuana, he handed the bag to him. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. The name of the victim has not been released. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. 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. 4 people shot in Fort Pierce - WPEC Man found unconscious after shooting at Fort Pierce business - WFLX 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. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. 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.