Verbal altercation ends in deadly gunfire in Fort Pierce; Three masked suspects wanted
FORT PIERCE, Fla. —
A man died after being shot multiple times, and police are investigating the shooting while searching for suspects.
The shooting happened Sept. 3 around 6:30 p.m. at 119 N. 16th St. in Fort Pierce.
Officers located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
According to the preliminary investigation, the victim became involved in a verbal altercation with several individuals before shots were fired. A firearm was located near the victim, and multiple shell casings were recovered from the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing three masked males run away from the area following the shooting.
Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-462-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at www.tcwatch.org.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
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