Jorge Fuentes Sr., a 78‑year‑old Latino and decorated Vietnam War veteran, was shot and killed on May 6, 2022, inside his home on Wyoming Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida. Officers found him that afternoon in the living room with gunshot wounds and 9 mm shell casings nearby; the front door was ajar. Initial 911 calls described a lone man fleeing and getting into a small vehicle with two others.

Family members said Fuentes walked with a cane and was a Purple Heart recipient; his daughter called him defenseless and urged the public for help. Investigators later noted escalating tensions within the family. Court and police records indicate that in the months before the slaying Fuentes had disposed of several vehicles that belonged to his son, including a black Cadillac, and witnesses at a salvage yard reported the son threatening to take matters into his own hands on the day of the shooting. Surveillance, phone GPS data, and eyewitness accounts reportedly placed that son at the salvage yard and later at the residence within minutes of the gunfire.

The firearm has not been recovered and the motive remains unproven. Does anyone have information about Jorge Fuentes Sr., his family, or the events around May 6, 2022 that could help investigators?

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for our family. There has been an update in the case, and the amazing Crime Solvers Central staff added the links to the latest news. Our family is thankful for all your efforts and support from the community. Much appreciated!

Gaby Fuentes