I WAS JUST LIKE, GET AWAY FROM THE DOORS AND WINDOWS AND JUST CALL 911. Police have not released a description of the suspects or the car they were driving. ShotSpotter detected gunshots in the area shortly after 11 p.m. Monday, and officers quickly arrived at the park off Parker Avenue, south of Okeechobee Boulevard, police spokesman Mike Jachles said. Police said one person was detained after the shooting. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS SHOOTING, PLEASE CALL THE WEST PALM BEACH POLI, Two people in a car were injured Friday afternoon after at least one gunman fired about 45 shots in the middle of a busy West Palm Beach street.West Palm Beach police public information officer Mike Jachles said it happened just before 1:30 p.m. on 45th Street, just east of Military Trail.You just heard pops, said Dexter Coots, who works in the area. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County by calling 800-458-TIPS (8477), or through the organization's website at www.crimestopperspbc.com. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Three men have been arrested in the shooting death of a man in Pahokee in November. A 10-year-old boy is in serious but stable condition and a 28-year-old man has serious injuries. ", Detectives are investigating a shooting that took place INSIDE Publix in RPB. POLICE SAY AT LEAST 45 SHOTS WERE FIRED. DEXTER COOK SAYS SOME PEOPLE IN HIS BUSINESS RAN FOR COVER. Investigators said the gunfire erupted during a family gathering. Coots said some people ran for cover in the back of the store while others ran to see what was going on. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Dreyfoos School shooting: Suspect identified as Romen Phelps, John Bisognano and Antigone Barton, Palm Beach Post, The suspect 'violently attacked' the officer, police said, 'It was chaotic. ", Accomplice also accidentally injured, deputies say. That's when the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, according to police. ", "I heard, 'They're shooting!' I started panicking, but they told us to calm down.. Ive heard stories, but it doesnt really hit you until it happens to you," Akdag said. As Obilas, the freshman musician, said as he finally walked off campus at about 3:20 p.m., Im just glad that its all over and were safe.. DETECTIVES AT THIS POINT HAVE NOT RELEASED ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTERS NOR ABOUT THE VEHICLE THEY WERE DRIVING. They were all taken to the hospital, and the woman died after arrival.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 The three others who were shot are expected to survive.Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsDetectives believe all four people who were shot knew each other.Investigators also believe at least one of those four people fired the shots, and there is no threat to the community. ", Glassman told the AP, "It was pretty chaotic. Looked over, saw the dude standing in the median with one hand, hoodie up, blasting the car., Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 News. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. In the headlines: Suspect found driving car of missing Lyft driver is wanted for murder in Florida, Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. A man fatally shot a woman and a toddler before turning the gun on himself Thursday morning inside a Publix in Royal Palm Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office says. MARSYS LAW HAS BEEN INVOKED TO PROTECT THE VICTIMS PRIVACY. Police said only the the driver in the car was shot, which they called a miracle given how many people were in the area. Police: Man targeted in fatal shooting at Howard Park, Yamil Medina Villegas had met with 2 men in Howard Park, Buc-ees to open third location in Florida, Kodak Black learns hell get drug treatment program, then gets Jolly Rancher, Hobe Sound surfer describes bloody mess after being bitten by shark, 3-year anniversary: Florida coronavirus cases rise to 7,516,906, House fire leads to arrest on felony probation violations, 'Live Local Act' prompts concerns in Martin County, Code-red incidents at local schools appear to be increasing, Nonprofit estimates 'universal school choice' could cost Florida billions. GIVEN THE NUMBER OF SHOTS AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN THE AREA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The three others who were shot are expected to survive. Soon after, a van matching the description heading down Tamarind Avenue crashed through locked gates at the Dreyfoos campus, at 501 S. Sapodilla Ave. Police said thevan continued through the campus, strucka breezeway, an overhang and almost hit a school worker in a golf cart before hitting a palm tree and coming to a stop. pic.twitter.com/vFGlKA4rSB. He walked up and shot him repeatedly through the passenger side.". This was NOT an active shooter situation. Several witnesses have come forward to share their emotions following a shooting at a Palm Beach County Publix grocery store on Thursday. This is something where these two parties apparently are known to each other.At the same time, a woman around 50 years old was driving in the opposite direction.For some reason, she crossed the center line and collided with one of the cars in the fight.At that point, it appears that the suspects or subjects in the vehicle that did not crash got out of the car and opened fire on the other car, Jachles said.Police said about 45 shots were fired from at least two weapons. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. WebPalm Beach Post homicides tracker is a project to record and remember homicide victims from Palm Beach County, Florida This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information becomes available. All rights reserved. Roughly 1,400 students are enrolled, though on Friday, scores of seniors were not on campus, having finished the academic year the day before. The shooter was among the three deceased at the Publix in Royal Palm Beach, authorities say. @Chopper5WPTV can see employees have been evacuated from the store. Hamilton drove Murvin and Dunnon to the area to shoot the man, according to the arrest report. "Heartbreaking news out of my district today," McKinlay said in the statement posted to Twitter. "Everyone just started screaming like, 'Code red, code red,' and started running. It sits north of Okeechobee Boulevard and just west of The Square. She said PBSO is documenting the scene, talking to witnesses and reviewing video to determine a motive for the killings. Hamilton wasn't in court but remains in jail. Javier Burgo, who had been on the run for four years, was sentenced to life in prison. Another witness said that after the shootings, employees began running and telling shoppers to get out. THERE WERE ALSO THREE PEOPLE HURT IN THE SHOOTING. WHEN YOU HAVE UPWARDS OF 45 ROUNDS, STRAY BULLETS CAN KILL. And we were very lucky at that time of day on a busy street with a lot of people out, we were very fortunate that nobody else was struck.. A Palm Beach County Sheriffs deputy happened to be nearby the Publix and rushed inside, but by then all three were already dead. West Palm Beach police public information officer Mike Jachles said it happened just before 1:30 p.m. on 45th Street, just east of Military Trail. He pretty much unloaded the mag right there in the median, said Coots. The State Attorney's Office, the Palm Beach County School District Police Department and the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner Office also are investigating. WebThe shooting happened inside the store near the produce section just after 11:30 a.m. at a Publix located in a strip mall that also houses small shops and restaurants. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If you have any information about this shooting, you are asked to call the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office at 561-688-3000. "We can confirm that there was an incident at our Publix store located at 1180 Royal Palm Beach Blvs. Police have yet to confirm the ages or identities of the three deceased individuals, or if they knew one another. INVESTIGATORS SAY THE 31 YEAR OLD SUSPECT SHOT HIMSELF. Web1:58 WEST PALM BEACH A 22-year-old suburban West Palm Beach man told investigators that "anger and emotion" took over as he began shooting in a home Tuesday Help support our work: Subscribe today! AND THE LATEST ON THE SEARCH FOR THE SHOOTER OR SHOOTERS. A child was among those hurt in a Saturday shooting where a gunman killed a woman and injured two others, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. Sunday at the basketball court at Lincoln Park on the 5100 block of North Haverhill Road, south of 45th Street. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. Three men have been arrested in the shooting death of a man in Pahokee in November. School police use pepper spray: To break up middle school fight in Palm Beach Gardens, 'I don't take it lightly': New Chief Sarah Mooney shares plans for Palm Beach County schools police. He appeared in a wheelchair during his court appearance. To break up middle school fight in Palm Beach Gardens, New Chief Sarah Mooney shares plans for Palm Beach County schools police, Dreyfoos School shooting: Suspect identified as Romen Phelps, Chicago police chief, U.S. attorney resign after Mayor Lori Lightfoot loses reelection. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. Detectives remained at the scene for hours Thursday investigating what led up to the suspected murder-suicide. You can reach him at gsabella@pbpost.com. WebPALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said they are investigating a shooting and a related traffic crash that occurred Thursday afternoon. One person is dead following a shooting Monday afternoon in West Palm Beach. Sign up for NBC South Florida newsletters. West According to Jachles, the incident began when West Palm Beach police were alerted to a van heading the wrong way on Banyan Boulevard near Australian Avenue, four blocks north of the school. The shooting occurred just after 5 p.m. in the 5000 block of Breckenridge Place just off Haverhill Road. Hollani Davis of WPTV-TV reported a large police presence near the grocery store in the Crossroads Shopping Center in Royal Palm at the intersection of RPD Boulevard and Okeechobee. Both men were treated and released from St. Mary's Medical Center. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived in the 400 block of North Coconut Road on Nov. 19 and found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Larry Dunnon looks at his attorney in court after Dunnon's arrest in connection with a fatal shooting, Feb. 28, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Fla. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. Leah Harrison didn't see the van get onto school grounds, but she heard a loud crash at the end of the school's lunch period. 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