Suspect in shooting of 70-year-old family member surrenders after standoff in Port St Lucie

Port St Lucie, Fl – A suspect surrendered overnight following a standoff that began after a 70-year-old member of his family was shot five times.

Here are the details from the Port St.Lucie Police:

PSLPD SWAT Peacefully Ends Standoff After Shooting

On May 10th, 2024, at about 11:15 pm, PSLPD responded to the 1800 block of SE Elrose St. in reference to an adult female who was shot 5 times by a family member.

The 70-year-old female victim was able to run to a neighbor’s house after being shot. She was later transported to Lawnwood Hospital where she is currently in stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Upon arrival, PSLPD officers surrounded the suspect’s home and contained the area until SWAT, the Crisis Negotiation Team, and Drone Operators could respond.

SWAT, with the use of their armored Terradyne’s loudspeaker system, repeatedly called out to the suspect to exit the home and surrender himself. The suspect, later identified as 71-year-old Tarrant West, peacefully surrendered and was taken into custody without incident.

PSLPD Major Crimes Unit responded and took over the investigation, resulting with the arrest of Tarrant West for Attempted Homicide, 5 counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, and Simple Battery (Domestic Violence).

Tarrant West is currently detained in the St. Lucie County Jail until his first appearance.

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