Jupiter Police Department detectives made an arrest Monday in connection with the triple homicide that happened on Feb. 5 on Mohawk Street in Jupiter.
Christopher Vasata, 24, was arrested on three counts of first degree murder with a firearm, one count of attempted first degree murder with a firearm and one count of a felon possession of a firearm or ammunition.
Vasata was shot and located in the Paseos neighborhood shortly after the triple homicide occurred. He has been recovering in the hospital since the incident, officials said.
"He became a suspect fairly early in the investigation," said Chief Frank Kitzerow, Jupiter Police Department.
The three people shot on Mohawk street were identified as as Kelli J. Doherty, 20, of Tequesta, Brandi El-Salhy, 24, of Gainesville and Sean P. Henry, 25, of Jupiter.
Vasata is currently being booked into the Palm Beach County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Jupiter Police Department at 561-746-6201 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-8477. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
