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Man, 79, shot and killed in Fort Pierce, police searching for suspect

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A 79-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Fort Pierce, according to police.

Fort Pierce Police responded to North 23rd Street and Avenue D at around 4 p.m. Sunday, where they found the elderly victim, identified as Olange Fenelias, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Fenelias was pronounced dead on the scene by St. Lucie County Fire Rescue.

The investigation is ongoing as police search for the suspect.

This is a developing story. Stay with WPTV for updates.