Vontreaz Banner was 16 when he was shot and killed in Fort Pierce, Florida, in the early hours of July 16, 2023. The Fort Pierce Police Department opened an investigation into the fatal shooting and has been gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct what happened.

As of December 3, 2023 no public announcement has been made identifying or arresting any suspects in the case. The community reacted with shock and grief, and local leaders called for renewed attention to youth safety in the wake of Banner’s death.

Anyone with information about the circumstances of the shooting or who may have seen something that morning is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department to assist the investigation.