Three shootings, three deaths in four days

Three deaths by gunshot were recorded in just four days in Belle Glade area.

The first victim was found dead with at least one gunshot early Monday in 900 block of U.S. Highway 27: it was investigated as a homicide.

The second victim was shot Monday afternoon in 100 block of State Road 715 after an argument with the shooter; he died in the hospital on Monday evening due to his sustained injury.

The most recent victim was murdered Thursday around 1 a.m. in 400 block of Southwest Avenue C.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office did not provide further information about the three killings yet aside from the comment that they do not have any suspect or a possible motive for the three incidents. The agency is not sure if the three cases were related but said that it may be associated with gang activity in the area. The victims were not yet identified by the agency.

PBSO is also asking the public that if anyone have information on any of the three shootings to call Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS (8477).

Source: Palm Beach Post, 2, 3

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