Fort Pierce, FL (1/17/2023) – At least eight people were shot at an MLK Day Event Celebration, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Chief Deputy Brian Hester, at approximately 5:20 this afternoon, a disagreement between two parties resulted in 8 gunshot victims during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Ilous Ellis Park in Ft. Pierce. One of those individuals is in critical condition. Four other individuals were injured as they were fleeing the scene.
“Today, Chief Deputy Hester and I were honored to be in the Martin Luther King Jr. parade along Martin Luther King Blvd. 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.
If you have any information about this incident, please get in touch with detectives or call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477.
ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE:
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office detectives are on scene investigating a shooting incident that occurred near Ave. M and 13th Street in Fort Pierce. We will provide an update as more information becomes available.
