Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 8 shot, 1 dead FORT PIERCE A 31-year-old Port St. Lucie man died this week after a shooting incident, and police are asking for the publics help in identifying two persons of interest, a Fort Pierce Police lieutenant said Thursday. Goshen is a semi-rural community of about 3,000 residents, 35 miles south-east of Fresno in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley. Hester also identified the dead victim as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant of Fort Pierce. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 8 shot, 1 dead Boudreaux said gang violence was not uncommon in the area, but that a massacre targeting an infant showed a heartless level of brutality. They were actually observed leaving the scene, Gagliano said, noting they were on foot heading south through the complex. We want to be able to make sure that gun violence prevention is still at the forefront of a conversation, and were playing an active role at the federal level., Baltimore man tried four times for same killing sees all charges dropped, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. They described it as the end of a great week of festivities honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Hester urged the public to come forward with information that could lead to arrests while also reassuring the community that the Sheriffs Office could protect witnesses who speak up. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. The Florida shooting came hours after a 17-year-old woman and her six-month-old baby were among six killed in another mass gun attack on Monday, in Goshen, California. Shooting at Martin Luther King Day party leaves eight wounded in The second is a Black male in a black T-shirt, black shorts and possibly black sandals or slides. The most recent occurred as Fort Pierce police about 7:12 p.m. Wednesday went to the 500 block of Florida Avenue after a report of shooting activity. One of the people who was shot is in critical condition. The shooting did not happen during the parade, it was a few hours later. 2019 GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Event in Fort Pierce draws an estimated 1,500, police say, One dead, two wounded in shootings in Fort Pierce; police investigating, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, detectives believe Johnson was present during the incident, and he is wanted for questioning. "Out of the other seven victims who were shot, two remain in the hospital, and they're in stable condition," Hester said Wednesday. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. The person of interest in the deadly mass shooting that left a mother dead and 11 others wounded during a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce turned himself in Wednesday. 0:00. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Indonesia fuel depot fire kills 18; more than a dozen missing, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. 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An investigation is underway in Fort Pierce after gunfire rang out on Sunday along Orange Avenue. The tragedy left a 29-year-old woman dead and four others either trampled or hit by a car while fleeing the chaos, according to St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brian Hester. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . Charles Donnon said. Johnson is also wanted on a felony warrant for violation of probation, which stemmed from drug-related charges, Hester told reporters on Wednesday. Those with information about the shooting are asked to call Detective Michael Dini at 772-467-6867 or 772-979-1404 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Let me be very clear. Victim of Fort Pierce MLK Day mass shooting dies, officials say A 31-year-old man was shot. They included a man who was still alive but died later in hospital. There is nothing you can tell a 6-year-old girl about her mother getting shot right in front of her, Bryants brother, Calvin Bethel, said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Person of interest in Fort Pierce mass shooting says he was not at event In a cellphone video taken by a witness, families are seen dancing by their cars as shots are fired, with parents then taking children by the hand and scrambling to safety. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. Police did not release the man's name and said the shooting isunder investigation. They knew there were mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters there, Hobley-Burney said "They saw it all and they didn't care. A shooting at Ilouis Ellis Park in Fort Pierce after car show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day leaves 7 injured, 1 woman has died. FORT PIERCE St. Lucie County sheriff's detectives are investigating a shooting that left multiple people injured Monday during a Martin Luther King Jr. car show event. We always talk about how we want to change. We ask anyone who was present at the event, whether they witnessed the incident or not, to contact detectives at 772-462-3230. Advertisement The shooting happened on Wednesday night in the 1300 block of Juanita Avenue. Investigators reported finding the 31-year-old man slumped over in the front of a Nissan sport utility vehicle. First published on January 16, 2023 / 9:49 PM. Saira is two-time Emmy-nominated reporter and comes to South Florida from Madison, Wisconsin, where she was working as a reporter and anchor. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. I witnessed two people (getting) shot.. St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed that eight people were shot during an MLK Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce Monday. St Lucie county sheriff deputies work at a crime scene following a shooting at the Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Florida. Hoping to encourage more witnesses to come forward, Commissioner Michael Broderick asked if the city could add to the $5,000 reward offered by the Florida Sheriffs Association for information leading to arrests. A 24-year-old man and a 39-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. St Lucie County Sheriff's Office investigators walk the neighborhood on Avenue O looking for potential witnesses on Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, the day after a mass shooting at Ilous Ellis Park on. The latest shootings come as gun reform advocates fear the new Republican majority in the House will try to stall progress made by Joe Bidens signing last summer of a bipartisan bill strengthening firearms restrictions, after mass killings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. Deputies investigating drive-by shooting in Fort Pierce Mass shooting at MLK Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce Police investigating double shooting in Fort Pierce It was kind of hard to tell who was a victim and who was just hiding at that point.. Police said the 21-year-old man and a 32-year-old West Palm Beach resident showed up in a white Toyota Camry. One is a Black male wearing black shorts, a white T-shirt and white sandals or slide-type shoes. Deputies investigating shooting near Fort Pierce park during MLK Day eventSubscribe to WPBF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1qfxvbXGet more West Palm . The first shooting occurred earlier in the day in the 600 block of Dundas Court. Several survivors were led from the house, the sheriff said. Johnson is wanted on a felony warrant for violation of probation, which stemmed from drug-related charges. Donnon said investigators are looking for a green, four-door Dodge Charger with black wheels that witnesses reported seeing fleeing the area. The other seven who were shot are expected to recover, he said. Those with information are asked to contact DetectiveLudmila Quintao at 772-467-6862 or 772-370-6136 or lquintao@fppd.org. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. Detectives are working to identify the suspect, or suspects, involved. Man shot in Fort Pierce, condition unknown - WPBF One of the shooting . WPBF 25 sat down with students in the after-school program "End It" to get their thoughts on what needs to happen. Within that park, at the conclusion of the party, shots were fired and eight people were shot, and four others were injured as they attempted to flee that chaotic scene, the sheriff said. This story is developing. FORT PIERCE One manis dead and two others injured after two shooting incidents Wednesday that are under police investigation, according to Fort Pierce police. Seven others were also shot and wounded, and at least four more hurt in the panic that followed. FORT PIERCE A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of South 32nd Street, according to a police news release. Charles Donnon on Thursday said the man was sitting in front of the home in a chair. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Detectives are out there right now conducting a neighborhood canvass and collecting additional video surveillance, he said. Boudreaux said deputies were called to the residence at about 3.30am on Monday and found two victims dead in the street, with four more in the house. "The others have all been released.". Donnon said investigatorshave not been able to confirm arelationship between the incidents. Man dead after being shot in Fort Pierce; police investigating The man was found lying in the road around 1 p.m . FORT PIERCE Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting in which a 21-year-old man died and another man sustained non-life threatening injuries, police said Friday morning. Hester said the agency is working with local, state and federal agencies. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Fort Pierce shooting at MLK Day event: 8 people injured during car and Those with information about the shooting of the 31-year-old man are asked to contact Detective Dania Francois at 772-979-1471 or dfrancois@fppd.org, Those with information about the shooting that wounded the 24-year-old man and the 39-year-old man are asked to contact Detective Evens Saintilien at 772-302-4796 or esaintilien@fppd.org. The motive in the incident remains under investigation. FULL AUDIO: Officials release Fort Pierce mass shooting 911 calls. "We always talk about how we want to change. Chief Deputy Brian Hester provided an update at a press conference this morning on the shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce that left one person dead, seven shot, and four others injured. Investigators said the Thursday incident was not related to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day shooting. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near 21st Street and Avenue E. Police responded to the scene and found two people shot in a car. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Fort Pierce Wednesday evening. Advertisement. If you wish to remain anonymous call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477. More than 1,000 people were in attendance. Their conditions are unknown. Discovery Company. Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018. . We want our community . 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. / CBS News. Fort Pierce police are investigating a double shooting Wednesday evening. At least 1,943 people have died in the US from gun violence so far this year. Police identify person of interest in the Florida Martin Luther King Jr . Mimms and commissioners Arnold Gaines and Johnson Jr. attended the event. We believe this was not a random act of violence. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. You can reach Sydney with story tips, comments or questions by emailingSydney.Czyzon@tcpalm.com, reaching out on Twitter @SydneyCzyzon, contacting her on Facebook@ReporterSydney or calling 772-469-6045. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Breaking news: Woman dies after being shot at MLK Day car show in Fort Pierce, sheriff confirms, Tragedy aftermath:Focus on gun violence and better dialog with police among local leaders, community activists priorities, Witnesses: 'Scary' scene left 8 shot at MLK Day event in Fort Pierce. The man was found lying in the road around 1 p.m. Saturday with a gunshot wound, Fort Pierce Police said. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news andcrime coverage. Second shooting reported in Fort Pierce in one day. Gagliano said police got video surveillance footage, which they are reviewing. Officials there suspect the horrific massacre in the early hours was related to drug cartel activity after a search of the residence by deputies executing a narcotics warrant last week. One person is dead Tuesday after a mass shooting during a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce that left 11 others injured. Officials did not say the incidents are related. We want our community to be greater than what it is, City Manager Nick Mimms said. Donnon said police are making every resource available over the coming weeks and are working with federal and state partners to help. The. Fort Pierce residents form petition to block waterfront development . The man appeared to have been shot at close range, and there were no other injuries. Johnny Lee Green III, 20, of Fort Pierce, died after he was shot during a block party Saturday night of about 300 people in Indiantown at the the intersection of Southwest Palm Beach Street. Thats the plea of the St. Lucie County Sherriffs Office, Fort Pierce Police Department and City Commission one day after eight people were shot, and one killed, at Ilous Ellis Park following a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration. And what I'm saying is that sometimes we as a people have to take back our neighborhood and say, 'Enough is enough.'. Police have identified a person of interest in the shooting during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Florida that left a young mother dead, authorities said Wednesday. Detectives now believe that the dispute may have also involved individuals who are not affiliated with any gangs. FORT PIERCE A man was shot and killed Saturday afternoon in the 500 block of South 32nd Street, according to a police news release. The people who shot that day, they knew children were there. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . Two people were injured. He was absolutely the target of what happened, Donnon said. Siblings killed in crash:Siblings killed in Lucie County crash 'would not have been able to live without the other'. He added that at least two weapons were fired in the USs latest mass shooting, which is defined as a shooting with at least four people killed or wounded, not including attackers. All rights reserved. Many kids were seen with smiles across their faces, said Broderick, who attended a nearby parade with other elected officials before the shooting occurred. 8 shot during mass shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Check back for updates. Fort Pierce Police Department investigates shooting that killed man Police are looking for a gray or a silver four-door sedan that was seen leaving the area. Authorities say eight people were shot at a MLK Day event in Florida. According to CNN, the incident emerged from an altercation between multiple . He appears to have facial hair and a low haircut. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. No arrests have been made as of Tuesday morning, but Chief Deputy Brian Hester said detectives are working around the clock. The incident happened. We believe this was a targeted family, the local sheriff, Mike Boudreaux, told reporters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Information also can be give to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. Authorities asked anyone with any information to contact a local hotline and warned anyone against protecting anyone involved in the shooting. The first shooting occurred earlier in the day. No arrests have been made as the sheriff's office collaborates with local, state and federal agencies to investigate the shooting, Hester said. According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, detectives have identified the deceased victim as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant of Fort Pierce. Roy is a South Florida native who grew up in Florida City. If you're a subscriber, thank you. He attended Christopher Columbus High School,Homestead Senior HighSchool and graduated from St. Thomas University. Seven others were injured by gunfire, which occurred during a car show and celebratory event at the park attended by an estimated 1,000 people. 2. . The shooting scenes on Florida Avenue and Dundas Court are just west of U.S. 1, less than a 1.5-mile drive apart. Some law enforcement officials have interpreted the statute asapplying to any victim, as well as to law enforcement officers being entitled to privacy and having their identity protected. All our detectives are out right now tracking down leads and talking to people whohave been calling us," Donnon said. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news andcrime coverage. According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, detectives believe Johnson was present during the incident and he is wanted for questioning. Police are looking for what Gagliano described as two persons of interest., Unity in our Community:Event in Fort Pierce draws an estimated 1,500, police say, Shootings in Fort Pierce:One dead, two wounded in shootings in Fort Pierce; police investigating. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526. MLK Day mass shooting in Fort Pierce - msn.com He was approached from an unknown direction and shot several times, Donnon said. The shooting occurred shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Dundas Court, police said. Fort Pierce, Florida, shooting: 8 shot at crowded MLK Day block party ILOUS ELLIS PARK SHOOTING UPDATE Chief Deputy Brian Hester provided an update at a press conference this morning on the shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon at Ilous Ellis Park. 679215 Registered office: 1 . Even if Senate Democrats manage to pass additional gun regulations, the newly elected House speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy, will be able to block those bills from receiving a vote in the lower chamber. Fort Pierce, Florida shooting: 8 shot during MLK Day celebration MCSO: Indiantown shooting of Fort Pierce man targeted, others injured Information can also be sent to Fort Pierce Police Detective Evens Saintilien via phone at 772-302-4796 or via email atesaintilien@fppd.org. So many innocent people that were injured or hurt were not part of the disagreement, he said. One of the shooting victims was critically injured and four other people were injured while trying to leave the area, public information officer Tonya Woodworth said. Police did not release the name of the deceased, citing Marsys law. Police did not identify the deceased, citing Marsys Law, which was passed by voters in 2018 and expanded the rights of crime victims. The woman was attending a party with her 6-year-old daughter Monday evening following the MLK Day parade in Fort Pierce, Florida, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara said during a news conference. Broderick proposed asking local businesses to chip in to boost the reward if the city does not. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Of those killed, 88 were aged 17 or under, with another 187 minors injured, the Gun Violence Archive reported. FORT PIERCE A 54-year-old Fort Pierce man was shot to death Friday night in an argument while playing dominoes, police said. One dead, 11 injured in Florida mass shooting - wpbf.com Some law enforcement officials have interpreted the statute asapplying to any victim, as well as to law enforcement officers being entitled to privacy and having their identity protected. The event featured a DJ, kids activities and an afternoon of car show judging, a flyer for the event says. The incident happened. Investigators found more than 50 shell casings from three different calibers of weapons at the scene, Hester said. 2019 GINNY BEAGAN/TCPALM, Vietnam veteran was 'happy soul'; American Legion Post 318 regular, FDLE working on way to give you more detailed info than in past, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A 31-year-old man was struck. Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact Detective Dania Francois at 772-979-1471 or dfrancois@fppd.org. Bryant was with her 6-year-old daughter on Monday when shots rang out, police said. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. Sydney Czyzon is a TCPalm projects reporter working on investigations and enterprise stories. Murray wants the shooting discussed by the Police Community Advisory Committee, which was created in 2018, just two years after Fort Pierce police shot and killed Demarcus Semer, a 21-year-old . Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. Officers arriving on the scene found the man suffering from gunshot wounds and took him to HCA Florida Lawnwood . "We've gotten a bunch of calls from the community and we have everybody available out going door-to-door right now and trying to pull video to try to see if they were, in fact, connected., Hit-and-run:Driver charged in hit-and-run crash in PSL thought she hit something falling from tree, records show. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Fort Pierce - WPTV Fort Pierce shooting: Police seek 'persons of interest' in 27th St Deputies investigating shooting near Fort Pierce park during MLK Day Information also can be submitted to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. We want our citizens to know that we're fighting for the answers and we're fighting to bring justice to the people that were victimized by this.. 0:00. FORT PIERCE A 31-year-old Port St. Lucie man died this week after a shooting incident, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying two "persons of interest," a . This incident marks the second shooting reported in Fort Pierce in one day.