Alberto Vasquez, 36, was shot and killed in Fort Pierce, Florida, in the early hours of September 30, 2017. Officers responding about 3:06 a.m. to the 300 block of North 12th Street found Vasquez with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say he was specifically targeted and that a motive is suspected but not yet established.

Bystanders reported seeing a man in a black hooded sweatshirt and khaki shorts who is considered a suspect. No arrests have been announced and the Fort Pierce police say the investigation remains open as they follow several leads. Vasquez’s killing was the fourth homicide in the city that year, a fact that has unsettled the community.

If anyone saw activity near North 12th Street that night or has information about the man in the black hoodie and khaki shorts, please contact the Fort Pierce Police Department.