Fort Pierce - Tuesday July 18, 2023: A 16 year-old juvenile was shot and killed in Fort Pierce Monday afternoon.
Traffic was closed off for a time along Juanita Avenue between 25th Street and Essex Drive while SLC Detectives investigated the crime scene.
Few other details about the killing have been released.
SLC Sheriff Ken Mascara Tuesday said that detectives have recovered the suspect vehicle used in the shooting. It is a dark gray 2016 Chevrolet Cruze with dark tint and a dent on the driver’s side rear quarter panel. The license plate number is AM99IM.
The Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in identifying the the driver of this vehicle.
Anyone who saw this car in the area of Juanita Avenue between 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Monday is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office. which is seeking any information about the crime, especially video footage.
No matter how unimportant it may seem, if you know something about this case you are asked to call Detective Clay Mangrum at 772-370-0021. You can also remain anonymous by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at (800) 273-8477 (TIPS).
HAPPENING NOW
Detectives are investigating a shooting incident near the 2600 block of Juanita Avenue in Fort Pierce. Juanita Avenue is closed to traffic between 25th Street and Essex Dr. We will provide an update when one becomes available.