RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Less than 48 hours after police say a shooting in Riviera Beach left one man dead, four others wounded, and another person carjacked at gunpoint, the 20-year-old suspect appeared in court and delivered a rambling, disturbing outburst.

During first appearance Wednesday morning, Tramonte Terrell Gibson repeatedly interrupted the hearing, claimed he was “seeing things,” and made statements that appeared to describe the violence investigators say unfolded Monday night.

Gibson is accused in a shooting at Azure Estates, along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Riviera Beach, that police say began around 6:15 p.m. Monday and spiraled into a multi-scene rampage.

Investigators say 25-year-old John Richard Haliburton III — described by Gibson as his cousin — was killed. Four other men were shot, and a sixth victim was targeted in a carjacking as Gibson fled.

In court, Gibson told the judge:

So my problem is I be seeing things, sir I be fighting things that y’all cannot see.

He then described what sounded like hallucinations while driving.

“When I was on a highway driving, it’s three cars every time I hit the gas ain’t no cars on the road. It’s just me. It’s three cars that pop up, 1-2-3, and it’s 1-2-3 again,” Gibson said.

During first appearance Wednesday morning, Tramonte Terrell Gibson repeatedly interrupted the hearing, claimed he was “seeing things,” and made statements that appeared to describe the violence investigators say unfolded Monday night. (WPEC)

During first appearance Wednesday morning, Tramonte Terrell Gibson repeatedly interrupted the hearing, claimed he was “seeing things,” and made statements that appeared to describe the violence investigators say unfolded Monday night. (WPEC)

At another point, he appeared confused about whether anyone had died.

“The people that were supposedly killed, they didn’t die. Nobody died, obviously, right?” he said.

But moments later, his statements shifted.

“I shot everywhere them people in the head they not making it back. My cousin,” Gibson said.

He also said:

I shot every one of them people in the head. They not making it back. My cousin, wasn’t suppose to die. That dude that hit the floor? Oh yeah, he died. A lot of people were shot in the head sir and woke back up right in front of my face.

Throughout the hearing, Gibson repeatedly spoke over others in the courtroom, including his public defender, while insisting he needed to keep talking.

“I need to get this off my heart,” he said. “I don’t even need you sir. I’m not even going to lie. I don’t even need you.”

The judge ordered Gibson held without bond and imposed no-contact orders covering victims, witnesses, and family members of the deceased.

Police say shooting started at apartment complex, then spread

According to the newly released probable cause affidavit, the shooting began just after 6:15 p.m. Monday at the Azure Estates apartment complex in Riviera Beach, where ShotSpotter detected about 18 rounds fired.

Investigators say a group of men were gathered outside when the suspect suddenly pulled out a gun and shot Dillion Wright in the head at point-blank range.

When John Richard Haliburton III — who police say was related to the suspect — tried to intervene, a struggle broke out. Detectives say Haliburton was shot multiple times and killed at the scene.

Police say the suspect then continued firing as people ran, hitting additional victims throughout the complex.

Investigators say James Easley was shot multiple times during an attempted carjacking as the suspect tried to flee.

Two other victims — Anthony Evans and Charles Daniels — were also shot and later made their way to a hospital for treatment.

Authorities say a sixth victim, Rommel Cajina Lira, was not shot, but was forced out of his black Chevrolet Silverado at gunpoint, which the suspect then used to escape.

According to Riviera Beach police, the shooting unfolded around 6:15 p.m. Monday at the complex along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Investigators say a group of people were gathered outside when a fight broke out, escalating into gunfire. Police say five people were shot in total — including two inside the complex — and others as the suspect fled and attempted carjackings. (WPEC)

According to Riviera Beach police, the shooting unfolded around 6:15 p.m. Monday at the complex along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Investigators say a group of people were gathered outside when a fight broke out, escalating into gunfire. Police say five people were shot in total — including two inside the complex — and others as the suspect fled and attempted carjackings. (WPEC)

According to investigators, the suspect fled the scene in that stolen truck and was later located by Florida Highway Patrol along Interstate 95 in Vero Beach, where he was taken into custody.

See also: Mother identifies victim in Riviera Beach shooting that left 1 dead, 4 injured

Prior arrest adds context

Court records show Gibson was also arrested in May 2024 in West Palm Beach on charges of carjacking without a firearm and resisting an officer without violence.

That case involved an incident along North Tamarind Avenue, according to arrest paperwork.

Mother says victim had just become a father

CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente spoke Tuesday with Haliburton’s mother, Curtisa Brown, who said her 25-year-old son had just become a father to a one-month-old baby girl — something she says he was incredibly proud of.

“He was not a thug. And what happened to him was not right,” Brown said. “My son had a job. He was on vacation. He was supposed to go back to work today.”

Police have not officially released the name of the person killed in Monday night’s shooting at the Azure Estates apartment complex. But Curtisa Brown told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente that her son, John Richard Halliburton III, was among those shot and killed. (Courtesy: Curtisa Brown)

Police have not officially released the name of the person killed in Monday night’s shooting at the Azure Estates apartment complex. But Curtisa Brown told CBS12 News reporter Katie Bente that her son, John Richard Halliburton III, was among those shot and killed. (Courtesy: Curtisa Brown)

Brown said her son was excited about his future and stepping into fatherhood.

“He was so proud so proud to be a father,” she said.

Now, she says she’s left grieving a loss she never imagined.

“Lord, he took my baby,” she said.

Charges

Gibson is being held without bond and faces multiple serious felony charges, including murder and attempted murder.

As the case moves forward, Gibson’s statements in court could draw more attention to questions surrounding his mental state. During the hearing, the judge noted that an attorney could later file motions related to competency.