1:51. As of 10 p.m. Monday, no one was charged for the mass shooting, she said. and last updated 7:53 AM, Jan 17, 2023. MARTIN COUNTY The sheriff's chief deputy said the weekend shooting of a Fort Pierce man that injured four others appears to have been a targeted shooting. Some of those individuals that were involved in this dispute are documented gang members and that's what led us to that initial stance that this was a gang-related event, Hester said. He said a minimum of two people were in a dispute. Mass shootings in the U.S.:How many mass killings were there in 2022, and how does that compare with other years? and last updated 4:29 PM, Jan 28, 2023. St. Lucie Sheriff's Office has identified a person of interest in the MLK Day shooting incident that occurred Monday afternoon. While Hester Wednesday said the event wasnt two gangs showing up to fight, he said, Gangs are a problem., I think the community is afraid of these individuals that are involved in these gangs. Since then, the initiative has worked on fostering community pride, supporting other programs aimed at preventing prevent gun violence and creating youth-mentorship programs. Tonya Woodworth, a spokeswoman for the agency, said no additional information is available at this time. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Friends and family members gathered Saturday to honor the life of a Fort Pierce mother who was killed in a mass shooting at a Martin . SHOOTING UPDATE 10:30:According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, at approximately 5:20 this afternoon, a disagreement between two parties resulted in 8 gunshot victims during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Ilous Ellis Park in Ft. Pierce. There were people laying behind cars, he said. Officials confirmed the incident happened at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Fla., where over a thousand people gathered to enjoy the holiday. Murray believes communication between the community and the Police Department has improved in past years. Public's help requested:Fort Pierce City Commission pleads for community to help solve MLK Day mass shooting, Contributors: Olivia McKelvey, Will Greenlee, Treasure Coast Newspapers, C. A. Bridges is a Digital Producer for the USA TODAY Network, working with multiplenewsrooms across Florida. It was kids, there were bounce houses, there were food trucks, Hester said. On Wednesday, Hester identified Frederick L. Johnson Jr., 27, as a person of interest detectives want to question. She suggested revamping the Roundtable of St. Lucie County's gang-prevention program to involve educators and School Board members in those discussions. Partnering with local parole officers and providing a mentorship program to incarcerated youth are among Henley's ideas. Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed that the couple has been asked to vacate their former U.K. residence, Frogmore Cottage.On an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Prince Harry admitted that he requested an autograph from Mike Tindall before Mike married into the royal family.The Earl and Countess of Wessex . One person was killed, seven others were shot and at least four others, including a child, were injured while fleeing the shots that rang out around 5:20 p.m. Monday at Ilous Ellis Park. Fort Pierce shooting investigation. We want our community . Orono will take on Class B South champion Oceanside in the state title game at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Portland Expo. The agency held a briefing and said four additional people suffered non-gunshot injuries fleeing the scene at the park near Avenue M and 13th street. Hester said about 50 cartridge casings of at least three different calibers were recovered. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. NOW, THE SAINT LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, THEY TELL THE MASS SHOOTING WAS A DISPUTE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE, THOSE WHO LIVE BY NEAR HERE, THEY SEE THAT AFTERMATH OF ALL OF THIS IS REALLY THEM UP AT NIGHT. Creating a safe environment to do so is something that needs to be better, he added. Update:Woman dies after being shot at MLK Day car show in Fort Pierce, sheriff confirms, Here's what we know:Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 1 dead, More from the shooting:Witness describes 'scary' scene in which 8 were shot Monday in Fort Pierce. 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. More dead kids. WE CANT HANG OUT. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Fort Pierce Archives - TreasureCoast.com Local News Local Events Santos Arturo Amador-Sanchez, 31, has been arrested in the shooting death of a 40-year-old woman and injuries to two others, including a 10-year-old boy, during a family gathering Saturday. One of the shooting . "I'm always going to believe that.". The incident arose from a dispute between two rival Fort Pierce gang member, according to Hester, but he stressed it wasn't two gangs showing up to fight. I was devastated by the news," he said. Follow Will on Twitter @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. Fort Pierce police are investigating a double shooting Wednesday evening. Don't let deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce's Lincoln Park One woman is seen running to safety while holding a baby. One of the people who was shot is in critical condition. They are all expected to survive.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News WPBF 25 News obtained video from the scene, which shows a large crowd enjoying the event when gunshots ring out. ANOTHER FOUR PEOPLE WERE ALSO INJURED WHILE TRYING TO TAKE COVER, INCLUDING A CHILD. The GVA numbers may differ from the FBI or CDC as they collect their data from 7,500 law enforcement, government and media sources. One of the eight people shot in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day celebration in Fort Pierce has died, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken J. Mascara said. 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. President of the local NAACP chapter Aisha Nash agrees that part of the solution is providing help for troubled youth. Fort Pierce shooting: Person of interest named in MLK Day incident Sadly, within hours of that parade ending, we are investigating a shooting in a county park located at Avenue M and 13th Street in which 8 people have been shot, said Sheriff Ken Mascara. The responding deputies rendered aid to victims shortly after the shooting Hester says they were not able to see who initially fired the shots. WPBF 25 News was the first local news crew at the scene. Fort Pierce, Florida shooting during Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration The event 772 MLK Car Show & Family Fun Day advertised live music, a local car show, kids bounce zone and more to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from noon to 6 p.m., a calendar listing said on the City of Fort Pierce's website. I DID SPEAK WITH SOME WHO LIVE IN THE HOMES RIGHT HERE. Gun violence has taken the lives of 16 children nationwide, with 23 more injured. Muffley, 40, was set to take an Allegiant flight from eastern Pennsylvania to Florida's . And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well.". A shooting that left one woman dead and several others injured at a Fort Pierce park shouldn't be quickly forgotten. Justice needed to provide closure for Fort Pierce's MLK Day shooting Fort Pierce mass shooting leaves families focused on how to stay safe Can they be stopped? TCPalm - A shooting that left one woman dead and several | Facebook Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. WHAT? One of the people shot, a 30-year-old woman who was at the party with her 6-year-old daughter, died the next morning. 2023 www.azcentral.com. On a day honoring a man of peace and nonviolence, multiple people were shot Monday afternoon in Fort Pierce in what is now a murder investigation, according to Sheriff Ken Mascara. The mother was shot at an MLK Day event in Fort Pierce, There was at least one shooter involved, Hester said, adding he believes there was more than one shooter. "I witnessed two people get shot.". As the rain came down Saturday, there was a subtle gloom in the air. King's Landing project will revitalize downtown Fort Pierce THIS HAPPENED AT AN MLK, MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AT THIS PARK. There were 31 mass shootings in Florida in 2022. Records show Pinkney remains in St. Lucie County Jail without bail awaiting a first appearance in court. Working to gather info. Eight people were injured in a shooting at a car show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, sheriff's officials say.