Hurlburt and another person inside the vehicle were also taken to the hospital for minor injuries sustained in the wreck. People present during the gunfirewere gone by the timepolice arrived, he said. Lincoln Park residents don't want to live in a community where the occasional shooting or other acts of violence are considered routine. Three days later, Veneetia Parker's body was found in the vicinity. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. They also got information from confidential sources indicating Wiley shot Belzens. However, police said Gaudet died from his injuries early Thursday morning. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. Both men were transported to Lawnwood Hospital in serious condition. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Fort Pierce. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. 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. 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. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. 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. 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. 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. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. Police reported Belzens was in the drivers seat, covered in blood with a gunshot wound to the right side of his face, records show. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. 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. Published: Oct. 30, 2021 at 12:31 PM PDT. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. Indian River County deputies and the U.S. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. 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. A local handyman told detectives he had planned to kill his fiancee with a garrote made days before he strangled her. Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. When shots rang out, she protectively covered her . 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. This happened while the vehicle was traveling on U.S. 1 near Crosstown Parkway and headed to Jensen Beach, police said Monday. 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 . Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. By Scott Sutton. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting . Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. 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. 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. @WPTV. 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. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. 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. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. 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. 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 victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. 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. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) FORT. 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. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. 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. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. Wiley said a friend he knew for three weeks came over and asked if he knew anyone who would sell them marijuana. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. The name of the victim has not been 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. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. More:Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. Detectives did not release the locationof where she was found. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. (St. Lucie County . Tips can also be reported anonymously to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477), or online at TCWatch.org. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Investigators said the shooting occurred at the 100 block of Fishermans Warf at 12:45 a.m. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Those with information are asked to call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477). The other man, whose name has not been released, is in critical condition, police said. 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. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . 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. 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. 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.. The hope justice might be coming is a positive sign. 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. Investigators said there were a total of four people inside the vehicle but did not say if any other charges would be filed. All rights reserved. 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. 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. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two men with serious gunshot wounds. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts 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. It works both ways. 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. 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. More than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. 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. 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. 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. Wiley said he called Belzens and set up the deal. 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. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. Here's what we know about Nikkitia Bryant. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Police said one person was hurt after a shooting at Fort Pierce store on July 14, 2021. Due to the coronavirus. 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. Beemer was killed at some point between Jan.31 and Feb.2. While he was being taken to St. Lucie County Jail, police reportedhe agreed to tell them about the shooting. People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. 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. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Tuesday, July 6th 2021. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. That's where they discovered her body in a septic tank. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A suspected gunman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide early Tuesday morning, according to Fort Pierce police. 5 min read. 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. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. The pedestrian who died was identified by FHP as a Vero Beach man. 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. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Hamiltonhad no permanent address and floated between Vero Beach and Melbourne the last few years. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) Roughly 12 shots were fired with at least four striking Patrick Casimir outside the event center. Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. They all matter. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. 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. Sign up for TCPalms subscriber-only newsletter featuring the best exclusive content from the week. Sheriff Ken Mascara said the gun was stolen overnight on the evening of Dec. 16 or the morning of Dec. 17. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. Curtia Reed was intercepted . FORT PIERCE, Fla. . Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. Officers said they recovered a firearm near the scene. Say something! 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. If you're a subscriber, thank you. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. 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. An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after a shooting took place Wednesday afternoon, officials said. Police have made an arrest in the Elks Lodge shooting that left an innocent bystander in critical condition. 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.