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Gunman Killed in Police Shootout After Multiple Shootings in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce, Florida – The Fort Pierce Police Department addressed the public through a news conference on Monday to discuss a recent shooting involving their officers. The incident, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the fatal shooting of the gunman, identified as 28-year-old Bernard Smith, after an exchange of gunfire with the police. According to Fort Pierce police, the events unfolded with multiple reports on Saturday – the first being a person shot at …

Man Linked to Vehicle Theft Shot and Killed in Fort Pierce Gunfight, Investigations Into Possible Connection to Other Shootings Ongoing

Fort Pierce, Florida – A man who engaged in a gunfight with three Fort Pierce Police Department officers has been identified as Bernard Smith, 28. Smith’s death followed a chain of events that began with a vehicle theft on Saturday morning, which led to a series of shootings leaving two dead and one critically injured. The police department is now investigating the possibility of Smith’s involvement in these incidents. During a news conference on Monday, …

Pierce County Man Survives Axe Attack in Terrifying Assault by Alleged Assailant

Tacoma, Washington – A Pierce County man narrowly escaped death in a chilling incident involving a random ax attack last month. Serena Marcy now faces attempted murder charges for her alleged involvement in two separate assaults on March 29. The attack on the victim, Jeremy Gist, near the 1100 block of South Highland Avenue left him with severe injuries after being struck directly in the face by the assailant. Witness Kisa Harris described Marcy’s attack …

Olympia Teens Sentenced for Deliberate and Horrific Murder of Pierce County Man

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Two teenagers in Olympia, Washington have been sentenced for the murder of a man in Pierce County. The crime has been described as “horrific and deliberate” by officials. The teenagers, aged 17 and 16, were convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of the 22-year-old man in November 2020. The victim, identified as Ethan McCarty, was found dead with gunshot wounds in a wooded area. Authorities believe that the teenagers lured him …