The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of 3100 43rd Street near Vero Beach.
Just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, the sheriff's office received a 911 call that someone had been shot.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found 24-year-old Robert Trusty unresponsive with an apparent gunshot wound. Trusty was then transported to the Cleveland Clinic of Indian River County, where he died.
Detectives said Friday afternoon they have identified "several persons of interest" who may have been involved in the incident. A statement from Sheriff Eric Flowers read, "we are committed to solving this murder and are hopeful that residents in the Gifford community will continue to come forward with information."
Neighbors told WPTV's Cassandra Garcia they heard gunshots Thursday night; a bullet shattered one woman's window.
Resident Willie Chambliss was surprised to learn of the shooting. “It’s a quiet neighborhood. I've been here all my life," he said.
“This used to be a little connected community, everybody knew one another, you know it was a lovely community," he added. "Like everywhere else things are changing, unfortunately for the worse."
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to contact the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (772-569-6700) or the Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers (1-800-273-TIPS).
