A 28-year-old man, Ira Lee Graham III, was killed after a shooting on December 29, 2023, at about 8 p.m. at the 10X Port St. Lucie Apartments in the 1500 block of Southeast Tiffany Club Place, just east of U.S. Highway 1 in St. Lucie County, Florida. The shooting followed an argument that escalated into a physical altercation during a child exchange; Graham reportedly tried to intervene and was fatally shot. Investigators say the firearm involved was believed to have been in Graham’s possession during the incident. He was taken to a hospital and later died of his injuries.

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office characterized the incident as isolated and, as of the latest reports, no suspects have been named or arrested. Neighbors in the private housing community say the shooting was shocking in an area where such violence is uncommon. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Ira, please share what you know with investigators.