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Woman taken to hospital after shooting near Fort Pierce

Shooting occurs near Juanita Avenue and N. 25th Street
SLC shooting incident March 25, 2025
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in St. Lucie County are investigating a Tuesday shooting that occurred at the intersection of Juanita Avenue and N. 25th Street near Fort Pierce.

In an update to WPTV, the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office said two people were stopped at the intersection when two unidentified men approached their vehicle.

Shooting near Fort Pierce sends woman to hospital

The driver then went behind a nearby building with one of the men. The passenger told investigators she heard what she thought was a gunshot followed by a sharp pain.

The woman was driven to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

There are no suspects at this time, but the sheriff's office said there is no threat to the public.