LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — Two suspects have been arrested Wednesday in connection to the Lake Worth Beach shooting at Rock Irish Pub that killed two men and injured two others on Dec. 10.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), the investigation led to the arrests of Morey Pinard III, 23, and Michael Vititoe, 19.
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Pinard is facing two counts of second-degree murder with a firearm and two counts of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm.
Vititoe is facing a charge of simple battery and a charge of accessory after the fact of a homicide.
Both Pinard and Vititoe are in the Palm Beach County Jail and will be attending first appearances Thursday morning.
PBSO identified the victims Wednesday afternoon as Christopher Allen, 33, and Steven Stratis, 24. Two other men were wounded in the shooting. One is in critical condition; the other is in stable condition. All four men were employees at Old Key Lime House. Staff told WPTV they were out celebrating their annual holiday party, and a group of employees went to The Rock Irish Pub to pay pool.
A friend of Stratis shared a statement to WPTV:
“RIP Steven. We’re lucky to have gotten to share some time with a beautiful soul.” -Tina Dearinger
According to a preliminary investigation, an altercation occurred inside the pub, which led to the shooting.
This is a developing story, stay with WPTV for updates.
