Fellsmere - Wednesday March 13, 2024: Fellsmere police report that a man was seriously wounded after being shot multiple time in Fellsmere Tuesday afternoon.
According to a statement on the Fellsmere police Facebook page, officers responded at 2:43 p.m. to a reported shooting at 1027 Lincoln Street. Upon arrival, they found "an adult male victim in need of medical attention for multiple gunshot wounds." He was rushed to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center in Ft. Pierce where he was reported to be in stable condition. His identity has not yet been released.
Investigators have executed two search warrants at various locations, and anticipate at least two additional search warrants will be served as they continue their investigation into the shooting.
Fellsmere police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at: 772-571-1360.
The Fellsmere PD emphasizes that this shooting is not related to the double-homicide earlier this week in Vero Lake Estates.
