Fort Pierce Police on May 26 arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with a non-fatal shooting two days earlier, the agency stated.
Elijah Robinson was jailed on an attempted first-degree murder charge following a May 24 shooting in the area of North 23rd Street and Avenue E.
Investigators about 9:45 p.m. May 24 reported hearing shots in the area of Avenue E and North 23rd Street, according to Juliana Walker, police spokesperson.
Officers found a man with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. He was taken to a local hospital and was in what police described May 26 as “stable condition.”
Walker stated the man with the gunshot wound appears to have been the intended target.
“The victim walked past a group of people and someone said something as he walked by but the victim stated he didn’t stop or turn around to see who was speaking,” Walker stated.
Police did not immediately provide details of evidence supporting Robinson’s arrest.
Police report the investigation remains active and that a motive has yet to be determined.
Those with information are asked to contact police at 772-462-6800 or to contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at www.tcwatch.org
Will Greenlee is a breaking news reporter for TCPalm. Follow Will on X @OffTheBeatTweet or reach him by phone at 772-267-7926. E-mail him at will.greenlee@tcpalm.com.
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