A 36-year-old Palatka man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Palatka Fire Rescue said on Twitter that there was a large response to the shooting reported Saturday night at Vicks Supper Club. There were no immediate arrests and no description available of any suspects. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon, Honda, LGES holds groundbreaking ceremony for new EV battery plant in southeast Ohio, One dead in Highway 126 collision near Fillmore, Asian stocks mixed after Wall St falls on inflation fears. Multiple Air Medical Helicopters are responding, the agency wrote. PALATKA Two people were fatally shot and several others injured in a confrontation between groups at a supper club in northeast Florida, officials said Sunday. Here's why. Palatka Police responded to a. In an update Sunday, police said they had determined there was no active threat to the community. However, Chief Jason Shaw underlined the police departments commitment to addressing the root causes of violence. Palatka, FL 32177 Authorities have learned that the two victims, Donte Diaz and Luther Ward were involved in an argument with two individuals at the club. Hes also a former Palatka police officer and says that over the years the amount of young people in the area with access to guns has risen. Colten Lee at 386-329-0115, ext. Why do you think thats a problem? Officials hit the side of the vehicle with their patrol car to stop Lewis. Our crews arrived and managed the scene in the parking lot of the hospital tending to numerous victims. Former City Commissioner Allegra Kitchens questioned that claim during a regularly scheduled quarterly zone meeting the police hosted Tuesday evening. [SIGN UP:Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]. Any witnesses identities can remain anonymous, the police department stated. The Putnam County Sheriffs Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorneys Homicide Investigative team are assisting in the investigation. Two victims of a fatal Saturday attack at a Palatka nightclub have been released from the hospital while a third remains there, police said Tuesday. "I heard a lot of rap music and after the rap music, I heard pop, pop, pop, pop, pop. Two people died of gunshot wounds and three other people were hospitalized. PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB) - On Saturday night around 11:45 the Palatka Police Department responded to a shooting at Vicks Supper Club due to reports of multiple people being shot. Also Read: 'We got to unite': Friends . Illegal narcotics, dozen firearms confiscated amid. The shooting took place at a supper club in Palatka. Currently there is no evidence to suggest that there were any additional shooters, the agency said. All five were taken to a local hospital, but later airlifted to trauma centers. I hate to see it happen to anybody anywhere, I think its senseless violence anywhere, said a visitor. Officers and Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies went to the scene in the area of North 11th and Olive Street. Because they dont have any regard for human life around here anymore, said a Palatka resident. Investigators say the shooting happened when an argument broke out among a large group gathered outside the supper club. All five people were transported to the Putnam Community Medical Center and later airlifted to trauma centers. Palatka is about 60 miles (96 kilometers) south of Jacksonville. When officers realized it was gunfire, they called in backup, including four medical helicopters, multiple trauma alerts and additional medical and law enforcement help from surrounding counties. Four people were taken to the hospital, and two died from their injuries, police said. Police did not immediately provide details about the victims identities. STORY: 1 dead, 9 missing after float plane crashes in Puget Sound. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. About 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a man was found shot dead inside a white Chevrolet Malibu on North 24th Street, where it had been parked for several hours, according to the Palatka Police Department. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. (386) 312-5200, 2023Palatka Daily News, Palatka, Florida. Police stated Sunday, There is no active threat to the community concerning this incident. Investigators said they have information on a suspect and are working toward leads in the ongoing investigation. The agency said officers have learned from witnesses that Diaz became involved in an argument with two individuals at the club, left, and then returned a few minutes later. We spoke to one of the victims cousins at a local Mobil gas station who said some areas have been taken over by gangs. The Putnam County Sheriff's. Four people were shot and one person was beaten with a blunt object after a confrontation escalated at Vick's Supper Club in Palatka, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville, Palatka police said. Two people were killed and several others were injured after a shooting broke out at a supper club in northeast Florida late Saturday, officials said. They just hauled the cars off a few minutes ago its just really sad, said Tuten. Matt Newcomb, the police departments public information officer, confirmed Monday that there was a crowd at the hospital. In the cars they stopped they found four people shot and a fifth beaten with a blunt object. A jury convicted a 27-year-old man of manslaughter in the 2019 overdose death of another man from fentanyl. Three injured and two dead after a shooting in Palatka, Gainesville Clubs and residents gather for the 38th annual Rotary Wild Game Feast, Alachua County Pets: Connie, Kelley, Poppy, and Reptar, Trenton Train Depot holds drive-thru food distribution, Florida Horse Park holds four-day Ocala RV Show. The Putnam County Sheriffs Office said in a Facebook post that it provided the police department with resources during the incident as well as during another weekend shooting in Palatka. INTERLACHEN, Fla. (WCJB) - Putnam County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man they say stabbed someone in Interlachen during a burglary. In a social media post late Friday, the Palatka Police Department elaborated more on the circumstances surrounding the Sept. 3 incident. Multiple Air Medical Helicopters are responding, the agency tweeted. The agency is still investigating the incident but are asking anyone who witnessed the events on Sept. 3 to come forward. Palatka PD said multiple cars took off from the scene. Two of those who were shot, died from their injuries. Palatka Daily News file photo. Palatka Police responded to a reported shooting at. Police said they can not elaborate on what information they have at this time. I think this is just a random thing because I was told there were two cops monitoring the situation last night and when they and when they saw all the gunshots they called in for backup. Four people were shot and one person was struck with a blunt object, the Palatka Police Department said in a Facebook post. Four people were shot and one person was struck with a blunt object, the Palatka Police Department said in a Facebook post. PALATKA, Fla Update: 9/4/2022 11:30 a.m. A witness who lives near the scene said they heard loud music coming from the area, then it got quiet. Now theres nothing to do so theyre into the drug pattern, into the killing pattern, said a Palatka resident. Officials are currently not releasing of the identity of the victims and the individual who was struck in the head, as the investigation is still active. Two of the victims did not survive; the conditions of the injured were not immediately clear early Monday. Multiple people shot. Officers said they were four people that were shot and one person was beaten with a blunt object. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Palatka Police Department continues to investigate, with the assistance from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement adan the State Attorney's Homicide Investigative team, but they say there's no active threat to the community. A 75-year-old DeLand man is dead after a crash early Saturday on U.S. Highway 1 near Eagle Rock Road in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. September 10, 2022 at 11:04 am EDT. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Vicks Supper Club declined to comment on this article because they said their attorney advised against doing so. Palatka PD states that there currently is no evidence to suggest that there were any additional shooters. PALATKA DAILY NEWS. A woman threw a house party with 65 men she matched with on Tinder and Hinge and connected with the man she's been dating for a year. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]. Two people died of gunshot wounds and three other people were hospitalized. Its not the same as when I was growing up, we had a lot of things to do. . After the person was struck in the head, the police department reported Diaz and Ward exchanged gunfire, which ultimately resulted in both of their deaths. PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. Two people are dead and two more are in critical condition following a shooting in Palatka, according to the Palatka Police Department. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live. As authorities continue to investigate the shooting that took place Saturday September 3, Police say that after multiple interviews, evidence collection and eye witness testimony they are able to provide an update. Authorities also confirmed the two Palatka men who died in the attack were 26-year-old Luther Ward and 32-year-old Dontae Diaz, both of Palatka. Shooting at Palatka supper club leaves 2 dead, 2 in critical condition, 5th person beaten . Shortly after, Diaz left; but was seen returning to the club a few minutes later. Putnam County Fire Rescue described the very chaotic and evolving scene in a Facebook post. PALATKA, Fla. (AP) Two people were fatally shot and several others injured in a confrontation between groups at a supper club in northeast Florida, officials said Sunday. Read Palatka Daily News, Palatka, Florida, 1825 St. Johns Ave. 2023 Cox Media Group. All five people were transported to the Putnam Community Medical Center and then air-lifted to trauma centers, but two of the gunshot victims died from their injuries. Palatka police say a large gathering in the parking lot of Vicks Supper Club and Bar-B-Q turned into an argument. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. 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