Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. 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. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in 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. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. 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. Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. 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. 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. 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. He said after his friend was done inspecting the marijuana, he handed the bag to him. 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 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. The shooting happened just after midnight Monday near G Terrace and North 14th Street. 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. By Scott Sutton. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 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 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. 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. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. 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. "We're in a good place right now.". Police said investigators found a firearm near the scene. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. 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. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. 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. Curtia Reed was intercepted . 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. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. If you're a subscriber, thank you. More than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. 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. 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. They. 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. 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Marshals South Florida Fugitive Task Force detained 20-year-old Marquis Mathis. 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. Aden returned inside bleeding. The assailants were described as three males. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. 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. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. 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. While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. It works both ways. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. There's no such thing as "just another shooting." Juvenile held in connection to a shooting in Fort Pierce that sent a person to the hospital in critical condition on Oct. 8, 2021. 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. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. 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. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. 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. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home. Smithsaid he shot the man three times because he called him names and threatened (his) family, police said. Before police arrived, a man had called emergency dispatchers and said his neighbor shot him. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. 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. Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. 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. 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.. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. 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. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. If you're a subscriber, thank you. All rights reserved. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. No other details about the shooting were released. 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. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. 7:10 AM EDT Jul 15, 2021 Brandon Lopez Shooting leaves one dead in Fort Pierce . If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. 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. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. The vehicle was running. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. 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. 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. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. 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. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. The other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. 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. They were just ordinary people trying to enjoy a wholesome event where gunplay should have been the last thing on everybody's minds. He looked out the window and saw a red sport utility vehicle, possible a Toyota or Honda, drive south toward the Moonswiners drive-thru. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 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. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. 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. Tuesday, October 12th 2021. Two dogs in the home were also killed. Officers recovered a firearm near the scene.. The incident happened about 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, but it was not publicly disclosed by police until about 8:50 a.m. Wednesday. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. 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. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. 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:Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Say something! Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . Family of Nikkitia Bryant ready for closure. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. Police monitored social media. "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. 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. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. 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