Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. . Officers said they recovered. Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. Here's what we know about Nikkitia Bryant. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. 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. 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. 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. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Investigators said there were a total of four people inside the vehicle but did not say if any other charges would be filed. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. Seven people were wounded and one woman, 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, died in the shootout. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. Police say. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. The Fishermans Wharf area is east of North U.S. 1 and north of Seaway Drive. A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. 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. 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. Fort Pierce. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. 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. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. 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. 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. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. They had been at a bar that night. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. 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. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. . Officers said they recovered a firearm near the scene. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said it was a family dispute about a vehicle in storage. A local handyman told detectives he had planned to kill his fiancee with a garrote made days before he strangled her. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. 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. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. Before police arrived, a man had called emergency dispatchers and said his neighbor shot him. 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. 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 Those with information are asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. He said after his friend was done inspecting the marijuana, he handed the bag to him. Once on scene, officers found two white males with serious gunshot injuries, the newsrelease states. See something? Where did the shooting happen? Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Police arrested her husband, who had left a chilling voice mail with family members that threatened a murder-suicide involving him and his wife. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. 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. Share Copy Link. Jamall Frederick, of the 3100 block of Avenue T, remained at . 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.Young was taken to a hospital and her condition didnt improve. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. The dog also died, FHP stated. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. 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. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the Fishermans Wharf area, Fort Pierce police stated. 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 shooting leaves one injured, officials say. Police later recovered both weapons and said they were reported stolen in St. Lucie County in separate incidents. 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. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . Community activists Will Armstead and Larry Lee are planning to build a teen center in Lincoln Park, with hopes that could keep at least some of the neighborhood's young people from falling into lives of crime and violence. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. Wiley said a friend he knew for three weeks came over and asked if he knew anyone who would sell them marijuana. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600. If you're a subscriber, thank you. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. 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. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Juvenile held in connection to a shooting in Fort Pierce that sent a person to the hospital in critical condition on Oct. 8, 2021. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. 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. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. 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. Aden returned inside bleeding. 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. Arriving officers found several cartridge casings outside and on the street. 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. Wiley said he called Belzens and set up the deal. At the Police Department on U.S. 1, Smithrefused to talk to detectives. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. Two dogs in the home were also killed. Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. 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They were just ordinary people trying to enjoy a wholesome event where gunplay should have been the last thing on everybody's minds. 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. For years, "community policing" has been a popular buzzword in law enforcement circles. They also got information from confidential sources indicating Wiley shot Belzens. 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. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. 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. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. 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. 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. 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 . Mathis, of the 8500 block of 61st Drive, Vero Beach, was charged with . 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. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. They. Tuesday, October 12th 2021. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. 753 were here. 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. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. Smith left and returned around 30 minutes later. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. 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. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. 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. The incident occurred at. The name of the victim has not been released. The hope justice might be coming is a positive sign. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. 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. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. FORT PIERCE Two people are in custody following the January fatal shooting of 19-year-old Frandy Belzens on Avenue E, according to records and Fort Pierce police. @WPTV. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. @PSLPolice say a 17-year-old Port St Lucie High School student shot and killed his 15-year-old friend in the backseat of a moving car after mishandling a gun, pulling the trigger. The assailants were described as three males. 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 . Police reported it appears Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot another man identified as the victim inside a vehicle. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. The victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. Rivers said the death is considered suspicious, based on the amount of blood found on the man's body. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. Due to the coronavirus. More:Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help. The name of the victim has not been released. 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 investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. 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. For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. 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.