/ CBS News. Many kids were seen with smiles across their faces, said Broderick, who attended a nearby parade with other elected officials before the shooting occurred. "Out of the other 7 victims who were shot, two remain in the hospital, and they're in stable condition," said Chief Deputy Brian Hester. We believe this was a targeted family, the local sheriff, Mike Boudreaux, told reporters. And what I'm saying is that sometimes we as a people have to take back our neighborhood and say, 'Enough is enough.'. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Fort Pierce Wednesday evening. 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. 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. Gagliano said police got video surveillance footage, which they are reviewing. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news andcrime coverage. If you are thinking of, or hiding, supporting, protecting or aiding any suspect, anyone involved in the heinous incident, then I can assure you you we will arrest you, and we will charge you to the fullest extent of the law., The first two shots were bang, Bang, but then it started getting, a muzzle was shot and then about 1500 people started running, witness Charlie Frank Matthews said. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. The sheriff's office did not say whether any suspects are in custody or if they have determined a possible motive. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. in the 500 block of Florida Avenue. 0:00. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 0:00. St Lucie county sheriff deputies work at a crime scene following a shooting at the Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Florida. 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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According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, detectives believe Johnson was present during the incident and he is wanted for questioning. Fort Pierce police are investigating a double shooting Wednesday evening. Hed been shot and was pronounced dead by St. Lucie County Fire District officials, Gagliano said. 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. This incident marks the second shooting reported in Fort Pierce in one day. 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. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. The MLK Day party in the citys Ilous Ellis Park was billed as a family event with a DJ and live music, dance performances, a car show and childrens activities. Detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office identified 27-year-old Frederick Lamar Johnson, Jr. as a person of interest in the shooting at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in Fort Pierce, Florida, on Monday that left one person dead, seven shot and four others injured. He added that investigators found over 50 shell casings from three calibers of weapons at the scene. According to the . According to CNN, the incident emerged from an altercation between multiple . St. Lucie County . Authorities said one person was critically hurt in the shooting during the holiday event in Fort Pierce. Detectives are working to identify the suspect, or suspects, involved. More than 1,000 people were in attendance. Police did not identify the deceased, citing Marsy's Law. The sheriff's office said the shooting is still an active investigation. The. Hester also identified the dead victim as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant of Fort Pierce. They described it as the end of a great week of festivities honoring Martin Luther King Jr. FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Eight people were injured in a shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce, Florida, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to CNN. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. Information also can be give to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. One is a Black male wearing black shorts, a white T-shirt and white sandals or slide-type shoes. FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A 30-year-old woman has died after she and seven others were hurt following a shooting during a car show and Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday night in Fort. 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 . Hester said the shooting appeared to follow a dispute between two groups. This story is developing. Family members later identified the woman killed as Nikkitia Bryant. Detectives now believe that the dispute may have also involved individuals who are not affiliated with any gangs. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. Johnson is also wanted on a felony warrant for violation of probation, which stemmed from drug-related charges, Hester told reporters on Wednesday. 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. Roy Ramos joined the Local 10 News team in 2018. The first shooting occurred earlier in the day in the 600 block of Dundas Court. Victim advocates have been sent into St. Lucie public schools, Hobley-Burney said. The 21-year-old man was struck by gunfire while he was outside the vehicle, Sgt. Police did not immediately respond to TCPalm's request for additional details. I witnessed two people (getting) shot.. 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. Saira Anwer joined the Local 10 News team in July 2018. FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Eight people were injured in a shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce, Florida, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to CNN. "Out of the other seven victims who were shot, two remain in the hospital, and they're in stable condition," Hester said Wednesday. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. If you're a subscriber, thank you. Detectives no longer believe that the shooting was a result of a dispute between two rival gangs, Hester said, but instead involved individuals who are affiliated with gangs. 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. He attended Christopher Columbus High School,Homestead Senior HighSchool and graduated from St. Thomas University. Police are looking for a gray or a silver four-door sedan that was seen leaving the area. All our detectives are out right now tracking down leads and talking to people whohave been calling us," Donnon said. Donnon said investigators are looking for a green, four-door Dodge Charger with black wheels that witnesses reported seeing fleeing the area. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. All rights reserved. 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. No arrests have been made as the sheriff's office collaborates with local, state and federal agencies to investigate the shooting, Hester said. Advertisement. There is not a word you can use for that.. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477. A 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce, sheriff's officials said Tuesday. The shooting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in a park in Fort Pierce was the 30th mass shooting in the United States so far in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive.. 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. 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. . 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. The shooting did not happen during the parade, it was a few hours later. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, detectives believe Johnson was present during the incident, and he is wanted for questioning. The shooting comes less than a month after a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ilous Ellis Park at North 13thStreet and Avenue M in Fort Piercekilled 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant. 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. 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.
