Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. The name of the victim has not been released. The incident occurred at. 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. A local handyman told detectives he had planned to kill his fiancee with a garrote made days before he strangled her. The dog also died, FHP stated. For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. Fort Pierce is in the middle of a renaissance, with many exciting developments planned for downtown and the city's western fringes. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. Sheriffs Chief Deputy John Budensiek said he also is responsible for the Oct. 30 death of Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu, 21. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. The name of the victim has not been released. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. 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. 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. 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. 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. The victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. 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. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 The incident occurred at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of Fishermans Wharf, which is north of Seaway Drive and east of North U.S. 1. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. All rights reserved. The body of Allea Beemer, 38, of Fellsmere was found February 3 according to Indian River County Sheriffs Office officials. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. No other details about the shooting were released. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. 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 . A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. 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. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. 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 . The incident occurred early Tuesday near the Fishermans Wharf area, Fort Pierce police stated. Two men are in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Fort Pierce. Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. 753 were here. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25 th St. 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. 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. The name of the victim has not been released. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600. Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. 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. Share Copy Link. There's no such thing as "just another shooting." Tuesday, October 12th 2021. 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.. 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. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. Police said investigators found a firearm near the scene. 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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. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. 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. More:Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog. Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. 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. Police said he mishandled a weapon while they were riding together in a car Friday night. 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. "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. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. 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. Aden returned inside bleeding. At the Police Department on U.S. 1, Smithrefused to talk to detectives. Jorge Fuentes, 78, was found May 6 in his home in the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue with several gunshot wounds. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . 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. Wiley said he and the friend walked to meet with Belzens at an address in the 1900 block of Avenue E. They got in Belzens vehicle. @WPTV. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. He looked out the window and saw a red sport utility vehicle, possible a Toyota or Honda, drive south toward the Moonswiners drive-thru. More than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. . 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . 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. 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. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A suspected gunman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide early Tuesday morning, according to Fort Pierce police. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home. 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.. . FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argumentat a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. 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. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. 5 min read. 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. 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. 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. 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. The investigation of this case is ongoing. Fort Pierce. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. By Scott Sutton. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. 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. 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. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. Two dogs in the home were also killed. 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. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. 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. 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. 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 . People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, but it was not publicly disclosed by police until about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. 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. 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. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. Before police arrived, a man had called emergency dispatchers and said his neighbor shot him. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. 7:10 AM EDT Jul 15, 2021 Brandon Lopez Shooting leaves one dead in Fort Pierce . When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! 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. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Joselito Simon at 772 467-6880. 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. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. Say something! Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. 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. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. 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 . 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. The other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. Police monitored social media. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. They all matter. The pedestrian who died was identified by FHP as a Vero Beach man. . On Jan. 29, a person called police and said Wiley was in that persons home. Police say. Police arrested her husband, who had left a chilling voice mail with family members that threatened a murder-suicide involving him and his wife. An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Mathis, of the 8500 block of 61st Drive, Vero Beach, was charged with . 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. Once on scene, officers found two white males with serious gunshot injuries, the newsrelease states. Rivers said the death is considered suspicious, based on the amount of blood found on the man's body. 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . If you're a subscriber, thank you. 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. (WPEC) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) Police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital . Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. Video in the area observed males outside the complex, Gagliano said. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to TCNLetters@TCPalm.com. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. 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. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. 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. Police reported it appears Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot another man identified as the victim inside a vehicle. 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. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. People present during the gunfirewere gone by the timepolice arrived, he said. Seven people were wounded and one woman, 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, died in the shootout. 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. 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. 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. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. 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. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. 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. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. 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. The Fishermans Wharf area is east of North U.S. 1 and north of Seaway Drive. One other person was shot and wounded. Aden was still inside and the two continued arguing, but stopped and appeared to have worked things out,according to the report. Hurlburt faces multiple charges included aggravated manslaughter of a child. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office)