Anbut Brutus, 34, was killed in a shooting in Fort Pierce in the early morning of Sunday, February 15, 2026. Police responded to reports of gunfire at about 12:46 a.m. and found Brutus and two other men shot in a parking lot near the Elks Lodge on North 24th Street. All three were taken to a local hospital; the two other victims were reported in stable condition but Brutus later died of his injuries.

Officers recovered a pistol at the scene and said evidence indicated two different firearms were used. The investigation was described as preliminary and no suspects or arrests have been publicly identified. Anyone who saw or heard anything in the area that night or has information about the shooting is asked to come forward.