Fort Pierce Police Department

Fort Pierce Police Department Police Blotter
July 8, 2026
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FORT PIERCE POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE FOLLOWING JULY 5 SHOOTING

On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 3:43 a.m., Fort Pierce Police Department officers responded to the 300 block of South 14th Street in reference to gunshot wounds.

Upon arrival, officers located two adult victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. One 28-year-old, female, sustained a non-life-threatening injury to her hand, while the second victim, a 28-year-old, male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries today, July 7, 2026.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the victims had been involved in an earlier altercation in the 5800 block of Okeechobee Road before returning to their residence. As they arrived home, an adult male believed to be involved in the previous altercation, approached and opened fire before fleeing the area.

This investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-462-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at www.tcwatch.org