{"id":392343,"date":"2026-09-06T19:40:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:40:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392343\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T19:40:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T19:40:53","slug":"verbal-altercation-leads-to-deadly-shooting-in-fort-pierce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/392343\/","title":{"rendered":"Verbal altercation leads to deadly shooting in Fort Pierce"},"content":{"rendered":"

Verbal altercation ends in deadly gunfire in Fort Pierce; Three masked suspects wanted<\/p>\n

\"DanielleFORT PIERCE, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n

A man died after being shot multiple times, and police are investigating the shooting while searching for suspects.<\/p>\n

The shooting happened Sept. 3 around 6:30 p.m. at 119 N. 16th St. in Fort Pierce. <\/p>\n

Officers located a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

Witnesses reported seeing three masked males run away from the area following the shooting. <\/p>\n

Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. <\/p>\n

This is an ongoing investigation. <\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.<\/p>\n

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