23-year-old man dies after shooting in Fort Pierce, information sought

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — A 23-year-old man died following a shooting on Monday.

The Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) at around 12:27 p.m. on Nov. 24, a 911 call came in near 1200 North 27th Street, related to a gunshot wound.

When officers arrived on the scene, the FPPD stated that it was determined an altercation involving a group of men had occurred, and the 23-year-old sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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Police said the initial investigation indicates this is an isolated incident and there is no active threat to the public.

This scene is active and ongoing, according to FPPD. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-462-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477.

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