Teen girl dies after shooting near Fort Pierce Boys & Girls Club
Fort Pierce, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- A teen girl who was shot near the Boys & Girls Club two weeks ago, has died. Fort Pierce Police say that 16-year old Tar’niya Carter of Stuart was one of two people injured on December 3rd. A 15-year old boy was also shot in the same incident. He has been released from the hospital.
The Fort Pierce Police Department is looking for anyone who may have information on the shooting. You can call Treasure Coast Crimestoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS with any information and remain anonymous.
Here is some more information
Fort Pierce Police Provide Update Into Shooting Incident
FORT PIERCE – Earlier today, the 16-year-old female victim wounded during a shooting incident almost two weeks ago, succumbed to her injuries.
The Stuart resident was one of two people injured in the incident that occurred December 3, 2019 in the 3100 block of Avenue J.
The 15-year-old male victim has been released from a hospital.
Fort Pierce Police continue searching for any information that will help solve this case.
If anyone has any information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Michel Dini at 772-979-1404 or mdini@fppd.org after hours at 772-467-6800 or call the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-273-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
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Fort Pierce Police Continue Investigation Into Shooting Incident
FORT PIERCE – Fort Pierce Police are still searching for any information that will help identify a motive and the suspects involved in the shooting of two teenagers.
At approximately 6:08 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Pierce Police responded to shooting activity in the 3100 block of Avenue J. The two teenagers were walking on the sidewalk with a group of other unknown individuals when the incident occurred.
Two Fort Pierce Detectives, who were in the area, rushed to the female victim and began rendering aid until St. Lucie County Fire Rescue arrived to transport her and the male victim to area hospitals. Both victims are currently in critical condition.
If anyone has any information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Michel Dini at 772-979-1404 or mdini@fppd.org after hours at 772-467-6800 or call the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-273-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
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December 3, 2019
Fort Pierce Police Seek Witnesses to Shooting Incident
FORT PIERCE – The Fort Pierce Police Department responded to shooting activity in the 3100 block of Avenue J at approximately 6:08 p.m.
Two victims were wounded. Both were transported to area hospitals.
Fort Pierce Police Detectives are working to identify a motive and locate witnesses that could lead them to the suspect(s) involved in this case.
If anyone has any information concerning this incident, please contact Detective Michel Dini at 772-979-1404 or mdini@fppd.org after hours at 772-467-6800 or call the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-273-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward.
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