Fort Pierce Police have shooting suspect in custody

Fort Pierce, Fl- The Fort Pierce Police Department announced in an arrest related to a homicide that happened last weekend.

The police department said Antonio Stephon Watson, 29 was arrested Wednesday afternoon with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service.

Here is in details from the Fort Pierce Police:

FORT PIERCE POLICE ARREST 29-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT IN FATAL SHOOTING

On May 15, 2024, at approximately 2:28 p.m., detectives with the Fort Pierce Police Department, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, arrested a Fort Pierce resident in connection with a homicide that took place this past weekend.

Antonio Stephon Watson, 29, was taken into custody and charged with homicide/murder first degree premeditated and possession of a firearm/weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon. He was arrested in connection with the May 12, 2024, shooting that left 37-year-old Levil Demetris Smith dead. The incident took place in the area of North 24th Street and Canal Terrace in Fort Pierce.

This investigation remains open and active. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Viciere at (772) 979-1408 or jviciere@fppd.org. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-(800)-273-8477.

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