A man is dead following a fatal shooting in Fort Pierce. FPPD reports that officers responded to the area of North 24th Street and Canal Avenue for a report of a shooting around 7:30 p.m. on May 12, 2024.
Authorities say the investigation indicates that a 37-year-old man was approached by an unknown individual and the man suffered a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
No other details are available at this time.
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