Port St Lucie Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting Incident; Two People in Police Custody
Port St. Lucie (treasurecoast.com)- On November 8, 2020 at approximately 5:00am, Port St Lucie Police Officers responded to the 500 Blk of NW Placid Ave in reference to a shooting incident. Police Officers quickly developed suspect information and a registered vehicle belonging to the suspect. The vehicle was located by St. Lucie County Sheriff Deputies in Fort Pierce. After an attempted traffic stop on the vehicle, it subsequently crashed, and the driver fled. The passenger of the vehicle was detained, as a perimeter was set. Port St Lucie Police K-9 Officer, Gibbins, arrived with his partner, K-9 Dingo. Gibbins located the driver hiding in the woods who was subsequently apprehended.
The victim was shot numerous times and taken to a local hospital in critical condition. There are two adult males in Police Custody. Port St Lucie Police do not believe this is a random act. Port St Lucie Police are not currently looking for any other individuals who may have been involved. This is an active criminal investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
