The Port St. Lucie Police Department arrested two people and is seeking another in the wounding of two men at the Town Center at St. Lucie West on Saturday night. During a news conference Sunday, Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said the incident stemmed from a pre-arranged transaction involving cellphones that escalated into an armed robbery. It began initially as a transaction at a Walmart in Fort Pierce.The two victims were shot in a white Tesla before law enforcement arrived, and they were being treated at separate hospitals, police said. The victims were identified Sunday as Antoine Myers and Jermonti Johnson, 19-year-old men visiting from Georgia. Myers was shot in the head and is in grave condition, and Johnson was hit in the abdomen and is expected to survive, Niemczyk said. Officers responded at 6:36 p.m. to the 1600 block of Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard shopping center that includes an Aspen Dental, a Walmart Supercenter and a Miller’s Ale House. Detectives and other officers worked through the night to develop leads and make arrests, Niemczyk said.Two of the three suspects were identified and taken into custody. Sharlett Nylav Key, 18, of Port St. Lucie, was identified as the driver and Martravious Aaron Blue, Jr., as an associate. The third suspect, Norrien Casminski, 18, of Fort Pierce, has been identified as the shooter and remains outstanding. “Do not approach — he should be considered armed and dangerous,” police said. “Your assistance is critical as we continue working to bring this individual into custody.”Tipsters are urged to call 911 immediately. If you would like to provide a tip and remain anonymous, contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477).The two men are facing attempted second-degree murder and robbery with a firearm charges. The woman is facing the robbery charge.Multiple scenes were being processed with patrol officers, criminal investigation division detectives, crime scene investigators, K-9 officers and other specialized personnel. Drones were also used.”Technology has been at the forefront of my tenure as chief,” said Niemczyk, who was sworn on Nov. 6, 2024, and is a 22-year veteran of the agency. “We are working to develop our drone program, leveraging technology to keep the community safe.” Police released surveillance images of the suspects. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. —
The Port St. Lucie Police Department arrested two people and is seeking another in the wounding of two men at the Town Center at St. Lucie West on Saturday night.
During a news conference Sunday, Police Chief Leo Niemczyk said the incident stemmed from a pre-arranged transaction involving cellphones that escalated into an armed robbery. It began initially as a transaction at a Walmart in Fort Pierce.
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The two victims were shot in a white Tesla before law enforcement arrived, and they were being treated at separate hospitals, police said. The victims were identified Sunday as Antoine Myers and Jermonti Johnson, 19-year-old men visiting from Georgia.
Myers was shot in the head and is in grave condition, and Johnson was hit in the abdomen and is expected to survive, Niemczyk said.
Officers responded at 6:36 p.m. to the 1600 block of Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard shopping center that includes an Aspen Dental, a Walmart Supercenter and a Miller’s Ale House.
Detectives and other officers worked through the night to develop leads and make arrests, Niemczyk said.
Two of the three suspects were identified and taken into custody. Sharlett Nylav Key, 18, of Port St. Lucie, was identified as the driver and Martravious Aaron Blue, Jr., as an associate.
The third suspect, Norrien Casminski, 18, of Fort Pierce, has been identified as the shooter and remains outstanding.
“Do not approach — he should be considered armed and dangerous,” police said. “Your assistance is critical as we continue working to bring this individual into custody.”
Tipsters are urged to call 911 immediately. If you would like to provide a tip and remain anonymous, contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477).
Multiple scenes were being processed with patrol officers, criminal investigation division detectives, crime scene investigators, K-9 officers and other specialized personnel. Drones were also used.
“Technology has been at the forefront of my tenure as chief,” said Niemczyk, who was sworn on Nov. 6, 2024, and is a 22-year veteran of the agency. “We are working to develop our drone program, leveraging technology to keep the community safe.”
Police released surveillance images of the suspects.
Port St. Lucie Police Department
Surveillance video of the suspects in a shooting in Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie Police Department
Port St. Lucie police released surveillance of the suspect in a shooting Saturday night.
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