St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Deputies in St. Lucie County have launched a homicide investigation after discovering a body with multiple gunshot wounds inside a fire-damaged home Friday night.

St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office deputies and fire personnel responded to a residential structure fire in the 600 block of S. Market Avenue at approximately 8:10 p.m. on November 28 after receiving a 911 call.

Fire crews began suppression operations while deputies secured the area. Once firefighters extinguished the blaze and entered the residence, they confirmed a deceased individual was inside.

Deputies executed a search warrant at the residence. During the initial examination, investigators determined the victim had suffered multiple gunshot wounds in addition to other

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