FORT PIERCE The woman who died after a shooting incident on Martin Luther King Jr. Day was identified Wednesday as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, of Fort Pierce, as two of seven others. 1:55. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. When they stopped, it was only to reload.. Officers found a man deceased at 107 N. 29th Street. 8:39. Fort Pierce police detectives are asking the public to provide information about two shooting deaths that occurred Sunday, July 16, at a community gathering in Lincoln Park Regional Park at 13th Street and Avenue O. All eight of the shooting victims, who were all adults, were taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. 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. Media/News Company. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Local and federal officials on Tuesday were at the park, using dogs in a search. The. The Fort Pierce Police Department said the crime unfolded Thursday evening in the 600 block of Dundas Court near Avenue E, which is less than a mile away from the deadly mass shooting at Ilous Ellis Park last month on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. She said shes heard gunfire in the area before and felt like this was the sound of multiple pistols being fired. "It's not illegal to give someone a ride to the hospital, get him in the front door and leave," Budensiek said. Police said an unknown person involved in the shooting fled the scene in a gray or silver four-door sedan. Woman dies after being shot at MLK Day car show in Fort Pierce, sheriff confirms, 8 shot during mass shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce. It's always something, we can never have something good in the community, Chester said. An apparent feud between two rival gangs erupted into shots fired at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration and car show. More:Fort Pierce man killed, others injured when gunfire erupts at Indiantown street gathering, More:MCSO arrests suspect in March 15 fatal Indiantown shooting. There were a thousand plus people here at the event, and as the shots rang out, people were just running in all directions.. Another shooting occurred nearby Tuesday when one person was shot in the ankle in the 200 block of North 23rd Street. Real Estate News. Hester said about 50 cartridge casings of at least three different calibers were recovered. He is charged with murder without premeditation.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsThe shooting took place outside Jr.'s In N Out. Let me be very, very clear that if you are thinking of or are hiding, supporting or aiding, helping in any way, any suspect, anyone involved in this heinous incident, Hester added. Fort Pierce mass shooting leaves families focused on how to stay safe in chaos 1 January 18, 2023, 5:59 PM The mass shooting at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce has. Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . That's when I noticed that guy right here, was laying right here was holding his chest and was like trying to get help, Chester said, noting what she said was blood in a parking lot. Nikkitia Bryant, a 29-year-old cosmetologist from Fort Pierce, was shot in the abdomen as she stood next to a food truck with her 9-year-old daughter. The shooting appears to have targeted Green, Chief Deputy JohnBudensiek said, and three of theother people shot were "collateral damage.". We heard the gunshots inside the house, she said. and last updated 1:13 PM, Feb 10, 2023. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Its really sad in a celebration of someone who represented peace and equality that a disagreement results in a use of guns and violence to solve that disagreement, and thats whats really sad to me about what happened here, Hester said. Hester reviewed body cam footage, and said deputies ran toward the gunfire. Their conditions are unknown. Fort Pierce shooting investigation. There was nothing going on, she said. Hester said he didnt think any of those struck by gunfire were involved. It was just crazy. Partygoers scramble and try to get away as shots are fired at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. Budensiek said no criminal charges should arise from givingGreen a rideto the hospital. Email or phone: . Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 1 dead. The car show was about one block east of her home. We want our community to play a role in solving this horrendous event that occurred (Monday), he said. "Let me be clear that our detectives are working around the clock. 'A lot of blood':Witnesses describe 'scary' scene in which 8 shot at MLK Day event in Fort Pierce. He said the shots lasted about 7 to 10 seconds, if that long. Fort Pierce police investigating homicide outside of Jr.'s In N Out The investigation is ongoing. Hester implored those with information to come forward, asking people to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-TIPS. A vigil is being held Friday for the victim of a mass shooting in Fort Pierce that happened on Monday at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. WPTV CNN One person was killed and seven others were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people. FORT PIERCE Charli Stevens said she was outside with her 5-year-old daughter who was in a pool when the gunfire sounded. Derick Pinkney was arrested on Friday after remaining on the scene and identifying himself as the suspect. HIS FAMILY HAS INVOKED. While with Troop 772, the 21-year-old man had traveled with fellow troop members to the White House, the United Nations in New York City, and the floor of the Florida House of Representatives in Tallahassee, according to Lee. This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. If you're a subscriber, thank you. FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A 39-year-old man from Miami remains hospitalized after he was shot in the face Sunday after complaining about the service inside a Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Fort Pierce,. Video circulating online seems to show people running from shots at the park. One of the. All rights reserved. Original Story: Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in the 3500 block of S. 74th Street in Fort Smith on Saturday (May 15) morning. Fort Pierce police announced Tuesday the arrest of a 30-year-old in the deadly shooting of another man while playing dominos on Feb. 17. Sandy Creek had little trouble keeping two-time defending champion Cross Creek at bay during its 62-44 semifinal victory in the nightcap game at Fort Valley State, and a team-effort was the key to . Hewas airlifted to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce, Budensiek said. 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. There were over 50 shell casings that were recovered from the scene from three different calibers of weapons to support some of that information, he said. THE SHOOTING HAPPENED FRIDAY NIGHT ON AVENUE K. 30 YEAR OLD DEREK PINKNEY IS NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER. Many of these gang members are young, teenage individuals, their minds haven't matured enough, and they think about only the moment and live in the moment.. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-979-1483 or Detective Jesse Love at 772-302-4790. While they may be gang documented members, some of the people that were involved in this, we don't believe that this was two rival gangs that showed up on the grounds of this event and decided to go at each other.. I think they use bullying, intimidation, Hester said. Advertisement It will be held at the scene of the. The chief deputy did not elaborate on why Green was targeted and who fired shots, but he saidthe suspected shooters were already at the party before the shooting. The investigation is ongoing.Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-979-1483 or Detective Jesse Love at 772-302-4790. She said several people hid behind her residence. We finally had an event where everythings smooth, said Rivers, describing her thoughts before the gunfire. She got under a car when it happened and then ran to a friends vehicle. Video above: Initial information from the scene. The sheriffs office said two deputies at the event responded immediately and aided victims, WPBF-TV reported. Fort Pierce police investigating homicide outside of Jr.'s In N Out. Hester said no suspects are in custody and none were identified, but he said leads were coming in. St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara on Tuesday confirmed a 29-year-old woman he didnt identify died at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital after being shot at the car show. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. It was a lot of kids running like screaming for their parents and stuff.. 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 eight people have been shot, Mascara said. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. An unidentified person drove Green and another passenger, who was shot in the buttocks, toCleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital. I see kids, I see adults, I see people laying on the ground.. Today, Chief Deputy Hester and I were honored to be in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade along Martin Luther King Blvd. No one in her family was injured but she said it took some time to account for everyones whereabouts and safety. I'm here to sadly report that one of those victims died this morning, Mascara said. Person of interest identified in Fort Pierce, Florida MLK Day shootings. Originally we thought they were fireworks.. This is a priority for us.". Lt. James Gagliano said police overhead shooting activity in. Once that happened it was mass exodus, said Rodriguez. 8 injured, 1 seriously, during mass shooting at Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce, Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 1 dead, Witness describes 'scary' scene in which 8 shot Monday in Fort Pierce, MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce is the 30th mass shooting in U.S. so far this year, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Charles Montano at 772-979-1483 or Detective . 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. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. King's Landing will be a project that transforms downtown Fort Pierce for the better. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. A number of law-enforcement officials were at the scene Tuesday with at least two canines, searching around various areas of the parking lot. A 54-year-old man died from his injuries at a local hospital. It was a lot of us trying to help him.. One of the victims, who had been in critical condition, died the next morning, the sheriff said. Molewicz said things looked hectic when she returned to her residence about 7 p.m. or 8 p.m.. Cops everywhere, road closed, she said. Chester hurt her ankle in the incident. One of the men fromFort Pierce, who was shot in the face, appearsto have beenacquainted with Green. Mass shooting at MLK Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce - YouTube 0:00 / 2:59 Mass shooting at MLK Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce WPBF 25 News 133K subscribers Subscribe 125 Share 14K views 4. MARTIN COUNTY The sheriff's chief deputy said the weekend shooting of a Fort Pierce man that injured four othersappears to have been a targeted shooting. Botanical Garden. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Or call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS. The shooting occurred at Ilous Ellis Park at 5:20 p.m.. Johnson has a felony warrant related to violation of probation, and surrendered to authorities Wednesday at the Sheriff's Office, an official said. Fort Pierce police said they are investigating and interviewing witnesses. 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 thethe intersectionof Southwest Palm Beach Street and Southwest Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WPBF-TV. There's been limited cooperation and information from witnesses, Budensiek said. ACT INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SHOOTING OCCURRED AFTER AN ARGUMENT TURNED INTO A FIGHT BETWEEN THE VICTIM AND PINKNEY WHILE PLAYING DOMINOES. At about 7:45 p.m., there was a large neighborhood gathering with several hundred people in the park. Meanwhile, Michelle Rodriguez said she heard the gunfire from her home on nearby North 15th Street. He declined to release any information related to possible suspects, but he warned anyone who may be helping those responsible to evade capture. Chester said she did chest compressions on a gunshot victim. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News. A shooting at or near a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Fort Pierce has left 12 people injured and a community shook. 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. POLICE HAVE MADE AN ARREST IN A DEADLY SHOOTING THAT BEGAN OVER A GAME OF DOMINOES. After the site at 311 Indian River Drive is fully developed with a . A Fort Pierce spokesman said the shooting was an "isolated incident.". Follow him on Twitter @mslaplantenewsor email him at Mauricio.LaPlante@tcpalm.com. Duration: 00:30 1/16/2023. Eight people were injured in a shooting at a car show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, sheriff's officials say. Treasurecoast.Com Share this: Twitter Facebook Share 0 Related posts FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said eight people were shot during a car show and Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday night in Fort Pierce, Florida, and. 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. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Hundreds had attended the event and Rivers described crowds of over 500 people all trying to flee amid gunfire. In a release Monday evening the Sheriff's Office said the incident was "a disagreement between two parties," but this was later amended to be among "documented gang members.". Video below: Fort Pierce mass shooting adds to rise in retaliatory gang violence on Treasure Coast Deputies said that a shooting that killed a Fort Pierce man in 2022 has led to more. POLICE SAY HE REMAINED ON THE SCENE OF THE SHOOTING, IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS THE SUSPECT. She was an innocent bystander.. Former Boy Scout killed in Fort Pierce shooting, ex-lawmaker says. She died the next morning at a local. Police first got calls around 8:15 p.m. for the shooting in the 2500 block of Avenue K and North 25th Street. Witnesses describe 'scary' scene in which 8 shot at MLK Day event in Fort Pierce, Woman dies after being shot at MLK Day car show in Fort Pierce, sheriff confirms, Candlelight vigil for shooting victims 'a lighthouse' for a community, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bryant was fatally shot days earlier, while seven others were wounded by gunfire, at an event at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce. Local journalists work hard to keep you informed about the things you care about, and you can support them by subscribing to yourlocal news organization. According to CNN, the incident emerged from an altercation between multiple. I see people running in all different directions. Police investigating deadly shooting Thursday night on Dundas Court. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. Its the most people shot in one incident he can recall since joining the Sheriffs Office in 1998. Four others one of whom was a child were injured fleeing the scene during the chaotic incident that happened around 5:20 p.m. Monday at Ilous Ellis Park, according to the Sheriff's Office. Hester modified earlier assertions about the level of gang involvement in the shootings. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. More From WPBF West Palm Beach. Fort Pierce police are investigating a double shooting Wednesday evening. 1 2 177 Don't let deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce's Lincoln . No suspects have been identified, Budensiek said, but investigators don't believe the shooters are fromMartin County. Rodriguez works from home and has lived in the area for almost five years. It all happened around 9:48 p.m.Saturday, he said. FORT PIERCE The woman who died after a shooting incident on Martin Luther King Jr. Day was identified Wednesday as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, of Fort Pierce, as two of seven others struck by gunfire remain hospitalized, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office. She said bullets struck a baseball field and sent clouds of red dust in the air. Breaking News Fort Pierce St. Lucie County St Lucie Sheriff looking Person of interest identified in deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce by Cyndi 01/18/2023 0 St Lucie Sheriff looking Person of interest identified in deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce St. Lucie County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- Investigators identified a. eight people were shot and four others were injured fleeing the scene. Chester said she was trying to enjoy the parade and car show. The Fort Pierce Police is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon. The event advertised live music, a kids bounce zone, a car show and more to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Lucie County Chief Deputy Brian Hester said there were over 1,000 people at the event. 8:39 FORT PIERCE St. Lucie County sheriff's detectives on Tuesday confirmed a woman died who was shot along with seven others during a Martin Luther King Jr. car show event Monday. Anonymous tips can also be reported through Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477. Muffley, 40, was set to take an Allegiant flight from eastern Pennsylvania to Florida's . Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. Two sheriffs deputies were at the celebratory event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, contracted to work there. Mascara lamented the shooting happened on a day set aside to honor the legacy of nonviolence advocated by Martin Luther King Jr. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the young lady's family who lost her life in the senseless act. The shooting happened Monday evening at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. Staff writers Will Greenlee and Corey Arwood contributed to this report. They were toward the south end of the area. It was mass chaos, as you can imagine, when shots rang out, Hester said. The passenger, Mark Muffley of Lansford, Pennsylvania, is now in FBI custody, officials said. Deep Dive: WPBF 25 News InvestigatesThis is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. The gunfire erupted about 5:20 p.m. Monday Martin Luther King Day during a car show at the park. A 54-year-old man died from his injuries at a local hospital.Police first got calls around 8:15 p.m. for the shooting in the 2500 block of Avenue K and North 25th Street. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press - All rights reserved. Former Martin County high school teacher found along I-95 WPBF West Palm Beach; Man found dead inside Boca Raton home after hours-long standoff with police Let's start with the obvious: No amount of gun violence anywhere on the Treasure Coast is acceptable. MLK Day mass shooting:Woman dies after being shot at MLK Day car show in Fort Pierce, sheriff confirms. 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. And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well.. It was a family event, there was a car show going on.. It was a round of shots, Rivers said. Of the four,two are fromFort Pierce, one is fromPort St. Lucie andone is fromIndiantown, according to the Sheriff's Office. Officials confirmed the shooting took place at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort. Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. 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. The shooting took place outside Jr.'s In N Out. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. It's disturbing and disgusting.". It was a scary sight, Chester said. They were just standing wherever they were standing when the incident broke out, and were hit by stray bullets, he said. Leonard Barron Wednesday said he lived next door to Bryant on Dunbar Street, though said she didnt live there presently. Their conditions are unknown. "There were over 50 shell casings that were recovered from the scene from three different calibers of weapons," he said in a video posted to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Facebook page. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Fort Pierce police are investigating a deadly shooting that a former state lawmaker said claimed the life of a 21-year-old former Boy Scouts troop member. Fort Pierce Commissioner Michael Broderick at a Fort Pierce City Commission meeting Tuesday asked if the city could add to the $5,000 reward offered by the Florida Sheriffs Association for information leading to arrests. Follow Will on Twitter@OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. Fort Pierce mass shooting: Crowd reacts to shots fired at MLK Day party. While police have not confirmed the identity of the 21-year-old victim, former Democratic state Rep. Larry Lee told WPTV NewsChannel 5 that he was a former member of Boy Scouts Troop 772 in the Lincoln Park community. Leonard Barron remembers Nikkitia Bryant, fatally shot at Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. But we are committed to put the people responsible for this act in jail and prosecute to the full extent of the law., According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, evidence collected at the scene shows the shooting was the result of a dispute between two rival Fort Pierce gangs..