The dog also died, FHP stated. 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. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts 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.. Once on scene, officers found two white males with serious gunshot injuries, the newsrelease states. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. 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. . Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. 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. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. Here's what we know about Nikkitia Bryant. Stuart police officers found a man laying on the ground, shot in the chest and in need of medical treatment in a residential backyard. . More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. More:Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help. 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. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. 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. Officers said they recovered a firearm near the scene. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Aden was still inside and the two continued arguing, but stopped and appeared to have worked things out,according to the report. At the Police Department on U.S. 1, Smithrefused to talk to detectives. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. 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. 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. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. 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 . When officers found Aden inside the store, he had stopped breathing and was unconscious, according to Smith'sFort Pierce Police Department arrest affidavit. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. 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. They all matter. Jorge Fuentes, 78, was found May 6 in his home in the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue with several gunshot wounds. 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. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. 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. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. 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. According to the affidavit, bystanders saw Smith and Aden shouting at each other inside the store. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. 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Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. Those with information are asked to call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477). 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. 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. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. The earlier case was the Feb. 19 arrest of Otto Lenke in connection with. Fort Pierce. Police arrived to find a. 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 it appears Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot another man identified as the victim inside a vehicle. This is the fourth gunshot fatality in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park neighborhood this year. FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argumentat a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. Investigators determined cameras on the exterior of a home may have gotten footage of the incident, but the resident declined to provide access. 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. 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. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Joselito Simon at 772 467-6880. 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. The incident occurred early Tuesday near the. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. 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. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. 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. Family of Nikkitia Bryant ready for closure. When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. Madleine Moreau was found with eight stab wounds to the back and injuries to several other areas,in her Port St. Lucie home. 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. They were just ordinary people trying to enjoy a wholesome event where gunplay should have been the last thing on everybody's minds. Mother of the suspect says the two were best friends, had matching tattoos. Mathis, of the 8500 block of 61st Drive, Vero Beach, was charged with . Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. The vehicle was running. The hope justice might be coming is a positive sign. Perechu, originally from Guatemala, was dead, Budensiek said. Hurlburt faces multiple charges included aggravated manslaughter of a child. The name of the victim has not been released. He looked out the window and saw a red sport utility vehicle, possible a Toyota or Honda, drive south toward the Moonswiners drive-thru. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Officers recovered a firearm near the scene.. Share Copy Link. No other details about the shooting were released. Police said Louisjeune will be charged with first-degree murder, which indictes the killing was planned. He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. @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. (WPEC) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) Police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital . FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. Wiley initially denied being involved in the death, but when shown pictures from security footage he told police what he said happened. If you're a subscriber, thank you. 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. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. One other person was shot and wounded. The whole city runs the risk of being painted with a broad brush that could discourage tourism and further economic investment. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. 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. Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Police monitored social media. 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. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. Two dogs in the home were also killed. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. 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. Juvenile held in connection to a shooting in Fort Pierce that sent a person to the hospital in critical condition on Oct. 8, 2021. Officers said they recovered. Marshals South Florida Fugitive Task Force detained 20-year-old Marquis Mathis. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. Where did the shooting happen? Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. 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. 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. (St. Lucie County . 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. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. 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. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. 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. Andrew Karacsonyi, who lived in a home at the intersection of East 14th Street and Southeast Apache Avenue, was airlifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce, where he later died, the report said. 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. A 27-year-old Port St. Lucie man was killed in a barrage of shots outside the Florida Irish-American Society center downtown. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. 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. 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. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. 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 was pronounced dead at the hospital. Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and crime coverage. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. 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. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . 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. 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 . If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. 14, 2021 at 3:36 PM PDT. Todd Wilson 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. He then exited the vehicle and attempted to kill himself, police stated. Updated: 2:06 PM EDT Oct 8, 2021 . Aden returned inside bleeding. He had a gunshot wound and died. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. 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. Detectives said they are not searching for anyone else in the case, and there isn't a safety risk to the nearby businesses. 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 other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to TCNLetters@TCPalm.com. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. Editorials published by TCPalm/Treasure Coast Newspapers are decided collectively by its editorial board. It works both ways. 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. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Marcus Leath, 39, died after two men entered his home in the 6500 block of Las Palmas Way east of U.S. 1 off Kitterman Road, and shot him on a Saturday night, the St. Lucie Sheriffs Office has said.