A woman has died following a shooting during a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Florida, sheriff's officials said Tuesday. The investigation is in its early stages, officials said. I appreciate the assistance of the members of the Hendry County Sheriffs Office. This is another example of how our great working relationship is keeping the community safer. Monday will be cold for the morning with lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s and lots of sunshine. 'Relaxed' Melania Trump not a presence' at Mar-a-Lago, US scientists release thousands of genetically-modified mosquitoes, Florida shooting: Clewiston Subway - Child, 4, shot dead, Florida shooting alert: US Air Force base put on lockdown, Miami shootings: 12 shot in 'mass casualty' incidents involving teens, Florida shooting: FBI agents injured as police rush to scene. WINK News reporter Breana Ross spoke with neighbors who say the family lives in the Harlem Community where a 20-year-old woman was shot at the Brown Sugar Festival less than two weeks ago. Luckily, it wont be as cold as what we felt this morning but youre still going to want to bundle up! Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. The son is the second avalanche-related death in Colorado this season. Clewiston shooting leaves two injured | South Central Florida Life Log in Classifieds FL Public Notices Legal Notices Hendry County delinquent taxes Advanced search Most popular regional stories Rucks family honored at Farm-City event Father and son team win Roland Martin Marine Center Series qualifier Lee Brice to headline 2023 Sugar Festival Tuesday will be a little more mild for the early morning with lows in the 50s. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This is distressing to me to know someone lost their life because we were trying to give them some type of entertainment some way other than staying home and not being able to enjoy our community, Griffiths said. 69 / 47. RealFeel 72. Weve got to stop killing each other. The couple dedicated their lives to educating children in western Palm Beach County, where they became role models with every lesson and tune. CLEWISTON, Fla. Police say suspect Juan Vega killed a woman and shot her brother in Hendry County on Wednesday night. A man was found shot to death Sunday morning on a canal bank outside Clewiston, police said. It does not store any personal data. According to the Hendry County Sheriffs Office, Efren Berumen Jr., 39, has been eluding law enforcement for his role in a drug operation that already resulted in the arrest of 25 people. CLEWISTON, Fla. A shooting in Clewiston left a 4-year-old dead and a 5 -year-old sibling in critical condition Friday afternoon, according to the Hendry County Sheriff's Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Florida-bound cruise ship rescues 24 migrants from boat in distress, Eight injured, one critically, in mass shooting at MLK Day event at Florida park, Mom and son accused of running brothel out of Fla. home. South Florida Sports Headlines Newsletter. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Odalls Zamora owns the house where police say the woman was murdered and was home when it happened. The 4-year-old child died from his injuries. Hendry County Sheriff Steve Welcome to the official Facebook page for the Clewiston Police Department. Board members said over 3,000 people were in attendance at the festival. Drugs were Joel Seda's career. We never expected this to happen," adds Zamora. Put on the layers! The Hendry County Sheriffs Office has not yet released information on the suspected shooter or the victims conditions. TOMORROWS WEATHER FORECAST. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Bidens DOJ wont seek death penalty for alleged El Paso Walmart shooter, Teen mom was cuddling her baby son during execution by suspected cartel hitmen, Club Q surveillance video captured entire mass shooting, Sick joke: Highland Park shooting suspect prank calls New York Post, told local ABC-affiliate station WPBF 25 News. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. She said the festival was a great time for everyone, until it was time to leave. 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Vega led the deputy on a brief pursuit but was eventually caught, tased, and taken into custody. We've received your submission. A total of eight people, all adults, were hit by bullets, the agency said. The unidentified 29-year-old Fort Pierce native was at We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. It affects the whole community.. No more information was immediately available. We can expect a feels-like temperature of the low 30s near the coast and the 20s near Lake Okeechobee. 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Eight people were injured, one critically, in a shooting at a family-friendly Martin Luther King Jr. Day event at a Florida park Monday evening, authorities said. Florida: Four-year-old dead after Clewiston shooting At 2.54pm on Friday, the Clewiston Police Department responded to a call about the incident. We heard gunshots and I opened the door and I see him pointing it. Inland backyards have the chance of dipping into the 30s but well see more widespread 40s. The new casino is For the rest of the evening and overnight hours our skies will remain mainly clear and temperatures will drop quickly once the sun goes down. He was too late. At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers with the Clewiston Police Department responded to a home in reference to a report of gunshots. "We are determined to provide every resource available to us to conduct this investigation to determine how this tragedy could have occurred.. The golden shepherd mix named Stewie wasn't tied up to anything, but rather free roaming. Inside Vegas Dodge Ram pick-up truck, deputies found a 22 caliber rifle, the same caliber believed to be used in the homicide, according to CPD. A four-year-old boy was A Hendry County deputy found the pickup truck driving toward LaBelle on State Road 80 and tried to stop him. A Sergeant with the Hendry County Sheriffs Office located the vehicle traveling toward LaBelle on State Road 80. Vega will be booked into the Hendry County Jail on multiple charges including murder and attempted murder. We got to stop it.. No further information about the man, including his age and name, were disclosed. Investigators believe the shooting was the result of a dispute. And I shut my door - I was afraid hed shoot me too.. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Theyve been here all their lives, so everybodys a family. Its just a sad situation for a small community like this its devastating it happened, Hodges said. delivered the keynote address HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. Officials announced two warming stations are opening in Hendry County due to the cold weather throughout the weekend. But, many people still have questions about what led up to this shooting and who was involved. Gwen Patrick-Griffiths, Founder of the Brown Sugar Festival. Child found gun, accidentally killed sibling and injured self in Clewiston, DCF reports. Mar 10, 2017 at 6:11 am. Clewiston police confirmed a handgun was used in the shooting. CLEWISTON, Fla. A local woman has died and three others were injured in a shooting at the Brown Sugar Festival in Clewiston Saturday night, according to the Hendry County Sheriffs Office. Im sorry it happened, Humphrey said. 1:49 PM EDT, Sun June 05, 2022 A A CLEWISTON, Fla. A man is in custody after shooting a woman to death in a Clewiston home Wednesday night in front of two young Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies were called to the 43700 block of Corkscrew Boulevard. This chase happened within one week of another high-speed chase in Lee County, which ended on I-75 at Alico Road. Four others, including a child, also suffered injuries as people fled from the gunshots, officials said. The older sibling is receiving treatment at Hendry Regional Hospital after being airlifted to a trauma centre for treatment. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Over the course of the investigation, local, state and federal agents seized large shipments including fentanyl, meth, heroin, morphine, 45 guns, $150,000 in cash and 15,000 additional fentanyl pills. The man was brought to Hendry Regional Medical Center where he was stabilized and transported by Rapid Response to St. Marys Medical Center in West Palm Beach. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the deadly crash happened on SR-80 off Townsend Canal Road in Hendry County. By Tuesday afternoon, highs will reach the upper 70s. Family members witnessed the shooting and were able to identify the shooter as Juan Vega, 38. Beginning at 7 p.m. today, Westgate Park and Recreation Center, 3691 Oswego Ave. in West Palm Beach, and the Belle Glade Transitional Center, PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Sunday morning will be the coldest air of the year so far with morning lows in the 40s and mid to upper 30s. 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The incident happened on April 13, but is now blowing up as the principal - Melissa Carter - is being investigated by the police. Update: The Hendry County Sheriffs office posted a call for evidence related to the shooting at the Brown Sugar Festival. At least eight people were shot in southeastern Florida on Monday during a massive celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, authorities said. CLEWISTON, Fla. A shooting in Clewiston left a 4-year-old dead and a 5 -year-old sibling in critical condition Friday afternoon, according to the Hendry County Sheriff's Office. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The event, set to launch at Roland & Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort in Clewiston, has been canceled and a new date will be announced in the coming days. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The childrens parents are torn up, according to Hendry County Sheriff, Steve Whidden, but helping investigators. Their five-year-old sibling was injured and a family has been changed forever. Sheriff Whidden said the childrens parents are torn up but cooperating with investigators. Wednesday will be an average day for Winter. Deputies said they were in the area of Harlem Academy and 12th Street when they heard multiple gunshots. Express. He had the ledger and After more than three months of searching, the body of We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The popular gathering designed as an appreciation of Black Heritage raises money to award scholarships to kids in the community. Business Insider. 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WINK News is pushing for more information after a shooting Friday afternoon in Clewiston killed one child and injured another. Suggest one. You can submit any tips, photos or video HERE. On Jan. 14 around 2:45 a.m., Palm Beach County Fire Rescue units went to 5000 Canal St N after reports came in of 4 people on a tug boat that was taking on water. The National Weather Service has announced the first Skywarn storm spotter training classes of 2023. The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, is We love everybody. Another four victims including a child suffered injuries while fleeing the scene. A four-year-old boy was found dead at the scene and his five-year-old sibling is in critical condition. Over the weekend, the Hendry County Sheriffs Office said the five-year-old was in stable condition. Somebody must have called her, it must have been him, and she walked out. 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