Homicide — Fort Pierce, FL — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

A man was shot and killed by another adult male with a rifle in Fort Pierce.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Fort Pierce, FL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (Andre Leonard Barnes, 66, of Fort Pierce)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on Essex Drive in the 2700 block around 3:30 p.m.
  • A rifle was used in the shooting.
  • The suspect was taken into custody immediately after the incident.
  • Deputies provided emergency medical care to the victim until St. Lucie County Fire District personnel arrived.
  • The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.