STUART, Fla. — One man is dead after a shooting in Stuart on Monday, police said.
Police were called to the scene at 804 Spruce Ave. at about 11:45 a.m.
When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
The victim was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Martin County Sheriff's Office deputies were assisting Stuart police in the search for the shooter. That included investigating a second location, Stuart police said in a news release.
There is no ongoing threat to the community and neighborhood, police said.
Deputies, their helicopter and K-9 units assisted at the scene.
The Martin County Courthouse was placed on lockdown as a precaution.
Police have not identified the victim pending notification of next of kin.