FORT PIERCE \u2013 The 16-year-old who was shot on June 11 in the vicinity of Avenue N, died from his injuries on June 15, Fort Pierce Police confirmed.<\/p>\n
At about 9:15 p.m., June 11, Fort Pierce police officers responded to Avenue N after St. Lucie County Sheriff\u2019s office deputies reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area, according to police reports.<\/p>\n
Officers and deputies saw three juvenile males fleeing the area in different directions.<\/p>\n
As officers and deputies began to pursue the fleeing suspects, they discovered a juvenile male lying on the sidewalk suffering from apparent gunshot wounds and laying on top of a bicycle, according to police reports.<\/p>\n
More law enforcement with the sheriff\u2019s office and police department established a perimeter and located three suspects, who were then taken into custody, according to police reports.<\/p>\n
One suspect was apprehended by a sheriff\u2019s officer\u2019s K-9, while another one was discovered hiding inside a residential recycling container nearby, according to police reports. Deputies also recovered two weapons.<\/p>\n
A 16-year-old Black male was arrested and charged with attempted homicide; tampering with evidence; and unlawful carry of a firearm by a person under 18. He was transported to the Department of Juvenile Justice without incident.<\/p>\n
Although an arrest has been made, detectives continue to gather evidence and review all aspects of the case.<\/p>\n