Fort Pierce Investigators reporting finding a man in the middle of the road in the 500 block of South 32nd Street. 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.. Wiley said his friend agreed to buy the marijuana, then pulled a handgun and shot Belzens in the head. 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. No other details about the shooting were released. (WPEC) FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) Police are investigating a shooting that sent four people to the hospital . Gaudet died early Thursday, while the other man, whose name was not released, was in critical condition. Detectives aren't connecting the shooting with the delivery. 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. 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Investigators said there were a total of four people inside the vehicle but did not say if any other charges would be filed. Both men are from Fort Pierce and were charged with attempted first degree murder. According to police, Louisjeune pulled a gun during a drug deal and shot Belzens. Share Copy Link. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. More:Veterinarian suspended after DUI, 'botched' surgery of dog. Fort Pierce shooting leaves one injured, officials say. To respond to this editorial with a letter to the editor, email up to 300 words to TCNLetters@TCPalm.com. Police went to the area after a report late that night of possible gunfire. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips to help fight crime. 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. (St. Lucie County . An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. A 2019 to 2021 Altima with dark-tinted windows is of interest in the Oct. 5 shooting of Gabriella Hanley, of Jensen Beach, and her 21-year-old boyfriend in the area of Southeast Green River Parkway. The three in the vehicle were described as men from Fort Pierce, ages 28, 35 and 40. All rights reserved. Roughly an hour later, policesurrounded Smiths home and arrested him. This could be because witnesses fear retaliation from the perpetrators or their friends. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights activist who preached nonviolence, one or more shooters began spraying bullets into a crowd that had gathered for the MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day. All of those steps are helpful, but it seems like more can and should be done. The vehicle is suspected to be a black, compact four-door sport utility vehicle. Police arrested her husband, who had left a chilling voice mail with family members that threatened a murder-suicide involving him and his wife. 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. Jorge Fuentes, 78, was found May 6 in his home in the 1200 block of Wyoming Avenue with several gunshot wounds. The victim was in the backseat of the vehicle with other passengers when the firearm was discharged, striking and killing him. A resident said that on Jan. 8 about 5:45 a.m., he heard six gunshots close to the Moonswiners Restaurant parking lot. Police monitored social media. In December 2021, the Sheriff's Office arrested three men for Leath's death. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. More:Police investigate home invasion robbery in Fort Pierce; seek publics help. 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. Warren L. Wiley, 20, of the 1200 block of North 24th Street in Fort Pierce, was arrested on a third-degree felonymurder charge.Third-degree murder indicates an unintentional killingwhile committing, or attempting to commit, a non-violent felony. The footage showed at least one person, a man, run through an alley. 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 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. 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. Police on Thursday identified the shooter as Louisjeune. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. The shooting happened about 9 p.m. Saturday in the 1100 block of North 29th Street, police Lt. James Gagliano said. The name of the victim has not been released. Gaudet and the other man were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. 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. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25th St. Call the Ft. Pierce Police department if you have any information on this shooting. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. Police later arrived at the crash site, and the shooting victim was taken to the hospital but later died. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. Arrested Thursday were Luckson Cadet, 24, and Polo Delva, 29. They also got information from confidential sources indicating Wiley shot Belzens. 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. Police arrested Jeremy Smith, 33,. The dog also died, FHP stated. Fort Pierce is in the middle of a renaissance, with many exciting developments planned for downtown and the city's western fringes. 2023 www.tcpalm.com. Another man sustained non-fatal stab injuries. 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. 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. Both men went outside when a person inside reported hearing what sounded likefive shots beingfired. 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. Curtia Reed was intercepted . 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 than a month and a half have passed since the shooting. And the city will reach its full potential only when people throughout its social strata acknowledge and begin addressing that. FORT PIERCE, Fla. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. Anyone with information about this case should call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905. More: Two shot in Fort Pierce in case that remains under investigation. 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. 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. 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. Two dogs in the home were also killed. Romeo Marco Francisco-Francisco, of Indiantown, was arrested on a robbery charge in connection with a Sept. 25 incident. Where did the shooting happen? 4 people shot along G Terrace in Fort Pierce on July 5, 2021. When officers arrived they found the victim unconscious inside of the business. Records related to the Wiley arrest were sealed by a judge in January, though the order was rescinded Wednesday, court records show. A man was injured Wednesday afternoon after a shooting at a Fort Pierce store, police said. 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 . E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. 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. 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. The beaches along Hutchinson Island continue to be a source of pride as well. 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. An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a shooting Saturday afternoon in Fort Pierce, according to police. Crime Stoppers: How to Report a Crime Anonymously on the Treasure Coast, Help the community. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Beginning Feb. 24, friends, family and authorities started looking for 57-year-old Cynthia Cole. Police on Monday identified a newer model silver Nissan Altima as a vehicle of interest in the fatal shooting last week of a 20-year-old woman in Port St. Lucie. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-692-8936. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Video in the area observed males outside the complex, Gagliano said. Smith left and returned around 30 minutes later. Once on scene, officers found two white males with serious gunshot injuries, the newsrelease states. Wiley said he asked how much, and the friend indicated a zip, or an ounce of pot. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyarwood, or reach him by phone at 772-978-2246. Marshals South Florida Fugitive Task Force detained 20-year-old Marquis Mathis. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said it was a family dispute about a vehicle in storage. The Fishermans Wharf area is east of North U.S. 1 and north of Seaway Drive. These victims weren't "gang bangers" caught up in some underworld war. Updated: 6:05 PM EST Mar 4, 2015. 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. More: At least one person shot Wednesday on North 25th Street, police say. Investigators said the shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of North 25 th St. Those with information are asked to call Detective Kevin Mohamed at 772-467-6905 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477). For more than 27 years, Colleen Nick has been living with a void in her heart that she said will never be filled. Smith remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail. FORT PIERCE Police are investigating a shooting incident that left two men with serious gunshot wounds, according to a Wednesday news release. When officers found Aden inside the store, he had stopped breathing and was unconscious, according to Smith'sFort Pierce Police Department arrest affidavit. More: Port St. Lucie police officer resigns amid probe involving sexual photos, text messages. They reported that in March they learned hed been arrested Feb. 16, by officials with the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office on an unrelated charge. The pedestrian who died was identified by FHP as a Vero Beach man. More: SLCSO reports 68 COVID-19 cases in county jail, 'highest throughout the pandemic', More: How Treasure Coast House Reps. Brian Mast, Bill Posey voted in June, More: Port St. Lucie man awarded $35 million following Broward County crash that left him paralyzed. @WPTV. An investigator about 3:45 p.m. Jan. 27 went to the scene and found a gray Nissan parked between two cars, records state. The investigation of this case is ongoing. Fort Pierce. Investigators learned a 28-year-old man had left the room to get breakfast, and when he returned found the door locked. The car never reached the hospital, hitting another vehicle near the intersection of Southeast Tiffany Avenue and became disabled. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Police on Thursday reported in addition to Wiley, Ranell Louisjeune, 20, was linked to the death. 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. (St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office) Two men are in custody in connection to the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old in Fort Pierce. If you see a crime being committed, leave anonymous tips on Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline, web site or smart phone app. 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 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. Police said it appears that Troy Gaudet, 31, of Fort Pierce, shot the victim while inside a vehicle. People everywhere deserve better and should expect better. 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. He then got out of the vehicle and attempted to kill himself. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, at 800-273-TIPS (8477), or online at TCWatch.org. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. Killed in the incident were Dontavis Albury, 30, and John Soloman, 66. If you're a subscriber, thank you. 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. 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. 1:48 FORT PIERCE A 44-year-old Fort Pierce man died from three gunshot wounds following an argument at a North 25th Street convenience store Wednesday. One other person was shot and wounded. According to the affidavit, bystanders saw Smith and Aden shouting at each other inside the store. 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. The hope justice might be coming is a positive sign. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. That said, it's particularly difficult to come to terms with the shooting Jan. 16 at Fort Pierce's Ilous Ellis Park. 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. If not,become a subscriberto get the latest breaking news and weird crime coverage. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . Fort Pierce police are investigating a shooting that sent an 18-year-old to the hospital. The name of the victim has not been released. Wiley said he called Belzens and set up the deal. Officers said they recovered. Police used a search warrant to get the footage. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. 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. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . Anyone with information about the incident should contact Detective Joselito Simon at 772 467-6880. Tips can also be submitted by contacting Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. . The Fort Pierce native was at the event with her 9-year-old daughter buying food from a food truck. Tuesday, October 12th 2021. Wiley was held Thursday in the St. Lucie County Jail on $750,000 bond, a jail official said. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. The person reported they wanted him out because the street were looking to kill him, records state. This is the fourth gunshot fatality in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park neighborhood this year. Its at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. 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. @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. 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. A Port St. Lucie High School student is charged with fatally shooting his 15-year-old friend. Police said they smelled marijuana in and around the vehicle. He had a gunshot wound and died. Smith told police he fired three times because there were only three rounds in the gun. Sheriffs Chief Deputy John Budensiek said he also is responsible for the Oct. 30 death of Manuel Jeremias Souy Perechu, 21. Rescue workers took him to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute where he was pronounced dead. Investigators said they received a 911 call just after 11:30 p.m. Friday that the teen was shot and the driver of the vehicle was taking the victim to the hospital. Police say. It's at least the second homicide case this year investigated by Fort Pierce police in which arrest records were sealed. 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. He was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center for treatment. 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. "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. It's admirable there have been discussions about adding cameras in parks, which Hester said would occur, and increasing security at public events. The shooting happened just after midnight Monday near G Terrace and North 14th Street. On Jan. 29, a person called police and said Wiley was in that persons home. It could be some folks have information that could help, but they have been reluctant to come forward. A 17-year-old boy, identified as Brian Hurlburt of Fort Pierce, was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting. . 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. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. 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.