On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Patrol Operations Deputies with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in the 2000 block of N. 21st Street in Fort Pierce.
Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals, one adult male and one adult female, both suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital for medical treatment.
During the preliminary investigation, it was determined that the female had traveled from Melbourne, Florida, to the male’s residence in Fort Pierce. Upon her arrival, the two engaged in an argument. During the altercation, the male produced a handgun and shot the female before turning the firearm on himself.