Levil Smith, 37, of Fort Pierce, Florida, was fatally shot just before 7:30 p.m. on May 12, 2024 in the area of North 24th Street and Canal Terrace. He was approached by an unknown person, suffered a gunshot wound, and was transported by St. Lucie County Fire Rescue to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The Fort Pierce Police Department is investigating and has not identified a suspect or disclosed a motive.

Weeks earlier, on April 26, 2024, Smith had been arrested by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office in connection with an alleged drive-by shooting that injured a 14-year-old boy; charges filed then included aggravated child abuse, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. That April incident is not reported as being directly linked to the May 12 homicide.

If anyone has information about the shooting on May 12, contact Detective Viciere or submit tips to Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers.