Three people, including the suspect, are dead following a double shooting in Port St. Lucie Monday afternoon. <\/p>\n
WATCH: Most recent update to the double homicide incident in Port St. Lucie<\/p>\n
Port St. Lucie police responded to the 2700 block of SE Tropical East Circle at around 3:15 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire and that two men were shot in two different locations within the community. <\/p>\n
Police identified the suspect as Paul Maraio, 62, who had reportedly run to a third home and held a female hostage inside. <\/p>\n
Officers negotiated with Maraio for over two hours before releasing the hostage. The suspect remained inside the home by himself, armed and barricaded, and reported he had shot himself.<\/p>\n
WATCH: Police Chief Leo Niemczyk shares information about homicide and hostage situation in Port St. Lucie <\/p>\n
Maraio was found in the home with a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to the hospital. <\/p>\n
Maraio was pronounced dead just before 2:30 a.m. Tuesday, police said in an update to the investigation.<\/p>\n
The two men were pronounced dead from gunshot wounds inside their separate homes. <\/p>\n
Authorities believe that an ongoing neighbor dispute ultimately led to the altercation. <\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Stay with WPTV for updates.<\/p>\n
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