"Multiple people were shot, it sounds like from our initial investigation here on scene there was a disagreement of some sort between two parties, and unfortunately, they chose to resolve that with guns, said Hester. EIGHT PEOPLE WERE SHOT. A shooting at Ilouis Ellis Park in Fort Pierce after car show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day leaves 7 injured, 1 woman has died . FORT PIERCE A man was arrested shortly after the fatal shooting of a 54-year-old Fort Pierce man during an argument in a game of dominoes over the weekend, police said Tuesday. @stluciesheriff says there was a shooting. Two officers have been killed, 12 injured, and law enforcement has killed 52 people and injured 32 more in officer-involved incidents, the GVA said. Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Fort Pierce police said 23-year-old Jonathan Joseph died in a shooting Wednesday. Partnering with local parole officers and providing a mentorship program to incarcerated youth are among Henley's ideas. St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed that eight people were shot during an MLK Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce Monday. AND JOSE, NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE THIS MORNING MORNING. A shooting which erupted on a packed Martin Luther King Jr Day block party in Florida and left eight people wounded late on Monday was the 30th mass shooting in the US this year, according to the . Authorities believe there were at least two shooters, and the incidentwasn't a "random act of violence.". Corey Arwood is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. FORT PIERCE The woman who died after a shooting incident on Martin Luther King Jr. Day was identified Wednesday as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, of Fort Pierce, as two of seven others struck by . As family, friends and community members made their way into St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church to pay their respects, Bryant was brought to the church by a carriage pulled by white horses. ANOTHER FOUR PEOPLE WERE ALSO INJURED WHILE TRYING TO TAKE COVER, INCLUDING A CHILD. Those with details about the mass shooting are encouraged to call 772-462-3230 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers, 800-273-8477. And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well. DeSantis wont reform Florida gun laws, bats down Democrats demand for special session, Another school shooting. They were just standing wherever they were standing when the incident broke out, and were hit by stray bullets, he said. He also added, "What was a shooting investigation has turned into a murder investigation.". "We're not getting no closure," Cummings said. Some of those individuals that were involved in this dispute are documented gang members and that's what led us to that initial stance that this was a gang-related event, Hester said. Fort Pierce woman, 85, 'killed by 10-foot alligator' after she's dragged into water while walking her dog Fort Pierce, Fl (treasurecoast.com) - An 85-year-old woman. I was devastated by the news," he said. Can they be stopped? If not, become a subscriber to get the latest local news on the Treasure Coast. Lee founded a grassroots communitymovementcalled "Restore the Village"in 2013, aimed at revitalizing restoring the Lincoln Park community. IT WAS A FAMILY EVENT. Friends and family gathered Saturday to honor the life of a Fort Pierce mother who was killed in a mass shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event earlier this month. FORT PIERCE St. Lucie County sheriff's detectives are investigating a shooting that left multiple people injured Monday during a Martin Luther King Jr. car show event. A petition in opposition to the development now has more than 2,000 signatures, while other Fort Pierce residents express excitement 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays Watch Now THEY SAY THEY HAVE SOME LEADS THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWING AT THIS POINT. I DID SPEAK WITH SOME WHO LIVE IN THE HOMES RIGHT HERE. WHERE IM STANDING RIGHT NOW, THIS IS THE PARKING LOT WHERE THOSE SHOOTINGS HAPPENED. That's an average of two mass shootings a day. ONE REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION. 'Beautiful soul, life of the party;' Family remembers homicide victim, Who was Nikkitia Bryant? Count on NBC2 to provide updates as more information is released. If you're a subscriber, thank you. A 30-year-old woman has died following a shooting that broke out between rival gang members during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce, sheriff's officials said Tuesday. As the rain came down Saturday, there was a subtle gloom in the air. 44,272 people died from firearms last year, according to the GVA. 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Some people transported victims to a local hospital in their cars.Another video shows a group of people rendering aid to at least one victim. He said the shots lasted about 7 to 10 seconds, if that long. Investigators say dozens of deputies are following up on leads throughout the Fort Pierce area. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle revealed that the couple has been asked to vacate their former U.K. residence, Frogmore Cottage.On an episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Prince Harry admitted that he requested an autograph from Mike Tindall before Mike married into the royal family.The Earl and Countess of Wessex . Why gun control advocates see no end in sight, There were 31 mass shootings in Florida in 2022. by NBC2 News. One woman is seen running to safety while holding a baby.Video below: A look at the sceneThe sheriff's office says two deputies were at the event on a detail and were able to respond to the incident right away. Two sheriffs deputies were at the celebratory event on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, contracted to work there. Corey Arwood. January 16, 2023, 6:45 PM. I think they use bullying, intimidation, Hester said. Deputies believe the deadly mass shooting during a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce that left 11 people wounded on Monday is gang-related. Officials confirmed the incident happened at Ilous Ellis Park in Fort Pierce, Fla., where over a thousand people gathered to enjoy the holiday. Today, Chief Deputy Hester and I were honored to be in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade along Martin Luther King Blvd. A LOT OF THEM DISAPPOINTED SCARED TO HEAR THAT THIS HAPPENED RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM HOME AGAIN. During a news conference, the Sheriff said that the woman who died was a Ft Pierce native. Santos Arturo Amador-Sanchez, 31, has been arrested in the shooting death of a 40-year-old woman and injuries to two others, including a 10-year-old boy, during a family gathering Saturday. More people running. All rights reserved. Bryant was just one of eight people shot at a car show at Ilous Ellis Park less than two weeks ago. Sadly, within hours of that parade ending, we are investigating a shooting in a county park located at Avenue M and 13th Street in which eight people have been shot, Mascara said. She was a very nice, intelligent little girl, growed up to be a teenager, went to school, got a degree and grew up next door to me, Barron said. 0:00. As of 10 p.m. Monday, no one was charged for the mass shooting, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. One of the eight people shot in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day celebration in Fort Pierce has died, St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken J. Mascara said. I WANT TO SAY GOOD MORNING TO YOU. It's a problem that will require multiple solutions that go beyond prayer vigils and marches. "She loved her family.". Hester modified earlier assertions about the level of gang involvement in the shootings. THERE WERE ABOUT 1000 PEOPLE HERE. There were 31 mass shootings in Florida in 2022. Mass shooting at MLK Jr. Day event in Fort PierceSubscribe to WPBF on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1qfxvbXGet more West Palm Beach news: http://www.wp. One of the people who was shot is in critical condition. One woman is seen running to safety while holding a baby. They are all expected to survive. The shooting stemmed from a dispute between two rival Fort Pierce gangs, according to police. "We always talk about how we want to change. MARTIN COUNTY The sheriff's chief deputy said the weekend shooting of a Fort Pierce man that injured four others appears to have been a targeted shooting. "It's really sad in a celebration of someone who represented peace and equality that a disagreement results in a use of guns and violence to solve that disagreement, and thats whats really sad to me about what happened here. More than 1,000 people were at the event, according to St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Brian Hester. The incident . "You will be truly missed. Bang,'" said Charlie Frank Matthew, a witness. There were people laying behind cars, he said. The sheriff's office says two deputies were at the event on a detail and were able to respond to the incident right away. One of the people shot, 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, was critically injured and died at the hospital Tuesday morning, Hester said. MEDIA RELEASE:St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office detectives are on scene investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Ave. M and 13th Street in Fort Pierce. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com. People can then be seen confused before they begin ducking, running and hiding behind cars. "The FBI does not define Mass Shooting in any form," the GVA says on its methodology page. Sadly, within hours of that parade ending, we are investigating a shooting in a county park located at Avenue M and 13th Street in which 8 people have been shot, said Sheriff Ken Mascara. Averie Jones, a 5-foot-6 junior point guard, scored 21 points; Mary Mullinax, a senior shooting guard, scored 20 points; Lexi Pierce scored 18 points, and Kate Jackson finished with 12. A shooting that left one woman dead and several others injured at a Fort Pierce park shouldn't be quickly forgotten. FORT PIERCE Lifting up the community through prayer, emphasizing the importance of youth mentorship and addressing gun violence need to be priorities in the wake of the mass shooting here during a Martin Luther King Jr. event, local leaders said Tuesday. Local and federal officials on Tuesday were at the park, using dogs in a search. Similarly, Bruce Murray, the newest member of the city Police Community Advisory Committee, called the shooting disturbing. Many of these gang members are young, teenage individuals, their minds haven't matured enough, and they think about only the moment and live in the moment.. . 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One person was killed and seven others were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, police said. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Friends and family members gathered Saturday to honor the life of a Fort Pierce mother who was killed in a mass shooting at a Martin . The shooting occurred after the event ended. The shooting happened after a disagreement between two parties, according to a 10:30 p.m. update from the Sheriff's Office. Video circulating online seems to show people running from shots at the park. 72 teenagers aged 12-17 have died, and 165 injured. Around 1:10 a.m. police were called to the intersection of Bledsoe Street and Currie Drive . "It brings me so much sadness because it happened on the day where we're supposed to be honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King, who was nonviolent," Lee said. She . This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Lee called Monday's mass shooting a "rallying cry" for the community to come together and help the youth in particular. "Investigators say dozens of deputies are following up on leads throughout the Fort Pierce area. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "The first two shots were, Bang. He knows people could fear retaliation, but said he spoke to an Assistant U.S. Attorney and federal partners and said, we will protect those people that come forward, we will ensure their safety of their family, we will do whatever we have to do to protect those people.. Four others were injured during the chaos after shots were fired, including a child, according to officials. Neither of them saw who was shooting, he added. Video below: Live report from the scene Related: 1 dead, 11 others expected to survive after MLK Jr. Day mass shooting in Fort Pierce "The first two shots were, Bang. If you have any information related to this incident, please contact detectives or call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477. Muffley, 40, was set to take an Allegiant flight from eastern Pennsylvania to Florida's . It happened around 6:30 p.m. on North 21st Street and Avenue E. Officials said there was a second victim from the . The man was taken to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital but died from his injuries, police said. There is a $15,000 reward for an arrest and conviction in the case. The event advertised live music, a kids bounce zone, a car show and more to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. Lucie County Chief Deputy Brian Hester said there were over 1,000 people at the event. Leonard Barron remembers Nikkitia Bryant, fatally shot at Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. Everything, to a certain degree, seemed to be going fine.". WERE TOLD THAT DEPUTIES WHO WERE ALREADY AT THE EVENT, THEY DID START RENDERING AID OTHER PEOPLE WHO WERE THERE, ALSO JUMPING INTO SOME EVEN LOADING THOSE INJURED PEOPLE INTO THEIR CARS. and last updated 4:29 PM, Jan 28, 2023. Eight people were injured in a shooting at a car show on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, sheriff's officials say. The shooting at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in a park in Fort Pierce was the 30th mass shooting in the United States so far in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. St. Lucie County, Florida, news and information in Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie Can they be stopped? "There were celebrations, there were song and dance. "Everybody knows she was a good person. Read full article. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Eight people injured in shooting at MLK Day event in Fort Pierce, Two kids survived horrific incident inside Central Florida home that killed four, Gov. By Monica Magalhaes. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. DeSantis wont reform Florida gun laws, bats down Democrats demand for special session. FORT PIERCE The woman who died after a shooting incident on Martin Luther King Jr. Day was identified Wednesday as 29-year-old Nikkitia Bryant, of Fort Pierce, as two of seven others struck by gunfire remain hospitalized, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office. "I'm always going to believe that.". Loved ones say Bryant was one of the innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire in Fort Pierce's Ellis Park, shot in front of her 9-year-old daughter. Recommended Stories. Murray wants the shooting discussed by the Police Community Advisory Committee, which was created in 2018, just two years after Fort Pierce police shot and killed Demarcus Semer, a 21-year-old . A record number of America's kids were injured or killed by gunfire in 2022, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. MORNING. She said Pinkney was the only expected arrest in the case. #BREAKING #UpdateAt least 8 people have been shot at Martin Luther King event in Fort Pierce, Florida pic.twitter.com/cOduFUiqer. And then so many innocent people who were injured or hurt and were not part of the disagreement as well.". pic.twitter.com/rGWQunx8J7. 0:00. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WPBF-TV. Some people transported victims to a local hospital in their cars. More shots ringing out. HERE IT I LAWS ELLIS PARK A TOTAL OF EIGHT PEOPLE WERE SHOT. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News. "There was a disagreement of some sort between two parties and, unfortunately, they chose to resolve that with guns," says Chief Deputy Brian Hester. "We have to have hope. FORT PIERCE, Fla. . Pinkney was questioned by police at the scene of the shooting where, according to the news release, he "identified himself as the suspect.". The shooting happened after the schedule car show that took place from 2pm to 5pm. THIS HAPPENED AT AN MLK, MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AT THIS PARK. Former state Rep. Larry Lee was brought to tears when talking about innocent bystanders who were hurt. Gun violence has taken the lives of 16 children nationwide, with 23 more injured. THIS IS A VIDEO A VIEWER SENT US IN YESTERDAY, RIGHT AS GUNSHOTS RANG OUT. The agency posted an alert on Facebook before 7 p.m. A Streets on Lock Car & Bike Showwas scheduled at the park from 2 to 5 p.m. Large police presence next to Ave. M and 13th St. in Fort Pierce. Orono will take on Class B South champion Oceanside in the state title game at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Portland Expo. AND SOME OF THEM EVEN TELLING US THAT THEY HEARD THE CHAOS. AT least eight people have been shot with one in critical condition after gunfire rang out at an MLK family event. Johnny Lee Green III, 20, of . More:'I saw the gator grab her,' woman says after neighbor dies in alligator incident, More:Officer, device, give inside view of Vero Beach parking, nature of motorists | Opinion, More:Strawberry picking season is almost over. The mass shooting at a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Fort Pierce has people asking questions about the safety of large, holiday events, and how you can keep yourself and your family safe. 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"It was mass chaos as you can imagine when shots rang out with, there were a thousand plus people here at the event, and as the shots rang out, people were just running in all directions, said St. Lucie County chief deputy Brian Hester. Four other armed security personnel were hired, records show. "I always believe that anytime it rains, she's in heaven," Cummings said. Media/News Company. A vigil is being held Friday for the victim of a mass shooting in Fort Pierce that happened on Monday at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event. We have to believe there is a system that will curb violence," she said. Incidents that cannot be verified are not included. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com REPORTING FROM FORT PIERCE, IM JO. "The FBI also defines mass murder, which is four or more people killed by gun violence, bombings or any other intentional means. "Let me be clear that our detectives are working around the clock. THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE AT NINE. Murray believes communication between the community and the Police Department has improved in past years. It was a family event, there was a car show going on.. 8:50 PM EST, Wed January 18, 2023. SAD IS, VERY SAD THAT WE CANT EVEN HANG OUT WITH OUR KIDS AND STUFF. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Eight people were wounded, including one critically, in a shooting that occurred during a car show at Ilous Ellis Park on Martin . A GoFundMe page has been created to help support Bryant's daughter. There was at least one shooter, Hester said, adding he believes there is another involved. GUESS I JUST PRAY FOR THE ONES WHO GOT SHOT AS THEY. One person was killed, seven others were shot and at least four others, including a child, were injured while fleeing the shots that rang out around 5:20 p.m. Monday at Ilous Ellis Park. "I'm really going to miss her.". An explosive device was found in a checked piece of luggage at Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley International Airport on Monday, according to a criminal complaint. That's an . Leonard Barron Wednesday said he lived next door to Bryant on Dunbar Street, though said she didnt live there presently. "I love you," Cummings said. What's On Tap This . "I'm going to miss her," family member Brandy Cummings said. OUR CARBONARA JOINS US LIVE FROM IT ALL HAPPENED. Unintentional shootings accounted for 65 more deaths, the GVA said, and 65 people were killed by someone defending themselves. "It's really sad in a celebration of someone who represented peace and equality that a disagreement results in a use of guns and violence to solve that disagreement, and thats whats really sad to me about what happened here. He identified Frederick L. Johnson Jr., 27, as a person of interest detectives want to question. FORT PIERCE, Fla. Eight people were wounded, including one critically, in a shooting that occurred at Illouis Ellis Park near Avenue M and 13th Street on Monday night, the St. Lucie County Sheriffs office said. Email or phone: . The Gun Violence Archive (and the Congressional Research Service) defines a mass shooting only on the number of people shot: four or more, not including the shooter. Nikkitia Bryant, 29, was a cosmetologist from . Bullet sales are rising and so are death totals in mass shootings. By Allen Cone. "I'm a firm believer in prayer," Nash said. One of the people shot was seriously injured, she said. FORT WORTH, Texas - A man is dead after an overnight shooting in a popular Fort Worth bar area. While Hester Wednesday said the event wasnt two gangs showing up to fight, he said, Gangs are a problem., I think the community is afraid of these individuals that are involved in these gangs. If you are a subscriber, thank you. Facebook. However, since Monday's shooting remains under investigation by the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, it's hard to tell what types of policing changes might result, Murray told TCPalm Tuesday. Don't let deadly MLK Day shooting in Fort Pierce's Lincoln . and last updated 7:53 AM, Jan 17, 2023. Hester said he didnt think any of those struck by gunfire were involved. Not as of Friday, Jan. 20. Real Estate News. The mother was shot at an MLK Day event in Fort Pierce, There was at least one shooter involved, Hester said, adding he believes there was more than one shooter. Fort Pierce residents form petition to block waterfront development . It's among the four boys championship games that will take place early next . FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Eight people were injured in a shooting at a Martin Luther King Jr. event in Fort Pierce, Florida, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office confirmed to CNN. Visit the only U-pick on the Treasure Coast. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a holiday set aside to honor a civil rights . St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, Fort Myers News-Press, Community residents take part in prayer vigil for mass shooting victims in Fort Pierce. FULL AUDIO: Officials release Fort Pierce mass shooting 911 calls. Other people at the event rendered aid to victims as well. AND WEVE BEEN SEEING CLEANUP CREWS OUT FOR THE LAST HOUR. Arrests are needed for closure. 85 breaking news dragged into water Featured featured stories Fort Pierce woman killed by 10-foot alligator Spanish Lakes Fairways St Lucie community news st lucie county . Seven . Matt Papaycik 12:14 PM, Feb 10, 2023 . FORT PIERCE, Fla. - A 30-year-old woman has died after she and seven others were hurt following a shooting during a car show and Martin Luther King Day celebration Monday night in Fort Pierce . |. 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Update Tues, January 17th, 2023 St. Lucie County Sheriff Ken Mascara has announced a 30-year-old woman has tragically died after she and seven other people were shot yesterday after a car show at Ilous Ellis Park in Ft Pierce. Just over two weeks into the new year, 16.7% of all mass shootings in the U.S. so far have happened in Florida. . 5 min read. Mass shooting at Fort Pierce MLK Day celebration leaves 8 shot, 1 dead. When I watched those body cam videos, what I see is chaos, Hester said. Read more articles by Chris hereand follow him on Twitter at@cabridges, Fort Pierce mass shooting: Crowd reacts to shots fired at MLK Day party. NOW, THE SAINT LUCIE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, THEY TELL THE MASS SHOOTING WAS A DISPUTE BETWEEN TWO PEOPLE, THOSE WHO LIVE BY NEAR HERE, THEY SEE THAT AFTERMATH OF ALL OF THIS IS REALLY THEM UP AT NIGHT. Working to gather info. Wenn Sie Ihre Auswahl anpassen mchten, klicken Sie auf Datenschutzeinstellungen verwalten. Detectives with the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office identified 27-year-old Frederick Lamar Johnson, Jr. as a person of interest in the shooting at a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration in . The event 772 MLK Car Show & Family Fun Day advertised live music, a local car show, kids bounce zone and more to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from noon to 6 p.m., a calendar listing said on the City of Fort Pierce's website.