FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A K-9 search that uncovered the suspected weapon helped Fort Pierce Police quickly track down and arrest a man accused of shooting a teenage girl.
Officers with the Fort Pierce Police Department said they were called to North 19th Street, off Avenue D, on June 2, for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a 17-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a nearby hospital, and police said her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
From there, the investigation moved fast.
Police say officers, detectives, and K-9 units all jumped into action, working together to piece together what happened. With help from community members who provided information, detectives were able to quickly develop leads and identify a suspect.
One of the biggest breaks in the case came from the department’s K-9 unit. During a search of the area, the team located a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting, a key piece of evidence that helped move the case forward.
That work led to the arrest of 18-year-old Jah’shaun Crosby later that same day.
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Jail records show Crosby, who was born June 27, 2007, was booked into the St. Lucie County Jail on June 3 at 11:47 a.m. He is facing an attempted murder charge and is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Police say the case is still under investigation, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence.
In the meantime, officers are thanking the community for stepping up and sharing information so quickly, saying that cooperation played a major role in how fast they were able to make an arrest.
Anyone who may still have information is encouraged to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-462-6800 or submit a tip through Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at tcwatch.org.