The identities of those killed and injured were not immediately available. Four people were shot and one person was struck with a blunt object, the Palatka Police Department said in a Facebook post. Read Palatka Daily News, Palatka, Florida, 1825 St. Johns Ave. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. I hate to see it happen to anybody anywhere, I think its senseless violence anywhere, said a visitor. Why shouldnt the community be concerned if its a person going around here shooting at people? asked Kitchens, one of a handful of community members who attended the event and discussed the topic. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email every morning. Four people were shot and one person was beaten with a blunt object after a confrontation escalated at Vicks Supper Club in Palatka, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville, Palatka police said on Facebook. Additional information will be released as it comes available, police wrote. On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Vicks Supper Club declined to comment on this article because they said their attorney advised against doing so. Action News Jaxs Princess Jhan Stepherson spoke to a local born and raised in Palatka. Thats when deadly gunfire broke out just before midnight Saturday. Also Read: 'We got to unite': Friends . The Putnam County Sheriff's. A fifth person was also hurt in the incident after they were beaten with a blunt object, police said. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. I heard a lot of rap music and after the rap music, I heard pop, pop, pop, pop, pop. As a result of the gunfire, both Diaz and Ward lost their lives. 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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. 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. The shooting took place at a supper club in Palatka. Geo resource failed to load. STORY: 1 dead, 9 missing after float plane crashes in Puget Sound. Diaz reportedly approached one of the individuals and struck the individual in the head with a blunt object. Its a shame, I feel bad for the families that it happened to. Law enforcement officials said they are still investigating but they determined there is no active threat to the community. As a helicopter would land, another helicopter would be on approach to land and actually there were at least 3 helicopters on the ground at the same time.. The Putnam County Sheriffs Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorneys Homicide Investigative team are assisting in the investigation. PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. - A mother of one of the victims killed in a deadly shooting in Palatka Saturday is speaking out about her loved one. Police did not immediately provide details about the victims identities. A witness who lives near the scene said they heard loud music coming from the area, then it got quiet. There were no immediate arrests and no description available of any suspects. Shooting Ranges Near Palatka Ocala Public Shooting Range/Forest Road 11 Ocala, FL Gateway Rifle and Pistol Club Jacksonville, FL Ares Training Facility Leesburg, FL Shooters World The Villages, LLC Wildwood, FL Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range Lake City, FL The Gilchrist Club Trenton, FL Outpost Range Lecanto, FL Shooters World Orlando LLC 1825 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 312-5200 Officers and Putnam County Sheriff's Deputies went to the scene in the area of North 11th and Olive Street. Two people died of gunshot wounds and three other people were hospitalized. Four people were shot and one person was struck with a blunt object, the Palatka Police Department said in a Facebook post. 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. Two of the victims shot were pronounced. Palatka PD said multiple cars took off from the scene. Orange County Sheriff John. Police officers assured Kitchens that this is not the case, but they did not provide further details. Its not the same as when I was growing up, we had a lot of things to do. Its pretty sad and people dont deserve to die like this.. Illegal narcotics, dozen firearms confiscated amid. As a result of the gunfire, both Diaz and Ward lost their lives. (Guess he hasnt seen the game tapes), US Supreme Court refuses to block Florida execution of Donald Dillbeck, Red-hot USF women close out home schedule with explosive offensive showing, Editorial Cartoons for Thursday from Times Wire Services, Fuel leak ruins NASAs 2nd shot at launching moon rocket. Palatka Police responded to a reported shooting at. PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB) - On Saturday night around 11:45 the Palatka Police Department responded to a shooting at Vick's Supper Club due to reports of multiple people being shot. 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. PALATKA, Fla. 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Police say this is still a very active investigation that probably wont wrap up until sometime Tuesday. Two people were killed and three were seriously injured in a shooting in Palatka at Vick's Supper Club on Saturday night, officials said. Bella Casapao, Associate Producer, Jacksonville. Witnesses say that there were more than a hundred people outside Vicks Supper Club when gunfire rang out just before midnight. In the cars they stopped they found four people shot and a fifth beaten with a blunt object. In an update Sunday, police said they had determined there was no active threat to the community. Copyright 2022 WCJB. It was not immediately clear whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the supper club. #PUTNAMCOUNTY #PALATKA PALATKA SHOOTING SUSPECT CAPTURED March 12, 2022: Latelvin Hightower, 30, of Palatka was arrested in Jacksonville Friday for a Palatka Police Department warrant involving. Chantal Da Silva is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in London. 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. Captain Matt Newcomb of the Palatka Police Department said there was a large group standing in a parking lot when an argument broke out. The names of the people who were hit by the bullets are also not being released at this time. Colten Lee at 386-329-0115, ext. PALATKA DAILY NEWS. Upon returning to the parking lot, Diaz was approached by an unidentified individual, at which time Diaz struck him in the head with what authorities are calling a, blunt object. Diaz and Luther Ward then began to exchange gunfire. Investigators are combing through evidence markers and two cars left on. Officials hit the side of the vehicle with their patrol car to stop Lewis. PALATKA, Fla As authorities continue to investigate the shooting that took place Saturday September 3, Police say that after multiple interviews, evidence . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Palatka PD states that there currently is no evidence to suggest that there were any additional shooters. According to the Palatka Police . Police say theyre questioning suspects. PALATKA, Fla. (WCJB) - Palatka police officers arrested Willie Lewis, 47, on Sunday. [Photo illustration by ASHLEY DYE and LUIS SANTANA | Times], Unrestrained 5-year-old child falls out of truck, run over in Tampa, troopers say, Hundreds of USF students join statewide walkout to protest DeSantis education policies, Rays Shane McClanahan already hitting upper 90s nice to see, Estimates vary widely on cost to expand school vouchers in Florida, Food company A Good Human is opening a vegan cooking school in St. Petersburg, Bucs new coordinator is confident! Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2022 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Palatka Fire Rescue said on Facecbook that there was a large response to the shooting reported Saturday night at Vicks Supper Club. During this exchange of gunfire, two patrons who were not involved in the incident were struck by stray bullets, the police department said in its post. Local authorities investigating a Palatka shooting outside a nightclub that left two dead and three injured over the weekend are seeking eyewitnesses' help. Four people were shot and one person was beaten with a blunt object after a confrontation escalated at Vicks Supper Club in Palatka, about 60 miles south of Jacksonville, police said. The identities of those killed and injured were not immediately available. A jury convicted a 27-year-old man of manslaughter in the 2019 overdose death of another man from fentanyl. Also Read: We got to unite: Friends identify local artist as Palatka shooting victim, Also Read: 2 dead, 2 critical after overnight shooting in Palatka, Putnam County officials report, Also Read: Shooting at Palatka supper club leaves 2 dead, 2 in critical condition, 5th person beaten, [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]. Palatka Fire Rescue said on . Police said a woman is in custody and charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of a man Saturday afternoon following an argument in Palatka. Multiple Air Medical Helicopters are responding, the agency tweeted. Police say just before midnight they arrived to the location and found four people with gunshot wounds and one person who was beaten with a blunt object. 518, or Northeast Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-8477. Two of those who were shot, died from their injuries. At this time, the Palatka Police Department, Putnam County Police Department, Florida Department of Law Enforcements Crime Scene Unit, Floridas attorney generals office and the 7th Judicial Circuit of Florida are investigating. Witnesses say that there were more than a hundred people outside Vick's Supper Club when gunfire rang out just before midnight. Palatka Fire Rescue said on Twitter that there was a large response to the shooting reported Saturday night at Vicks Supper Club. All five people were taken to Putnam Community Medical Center, from which they were airlifted to trauma centers, police said. 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. 1825 St. Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 312-5200 Our crews arrived and managed the scene in the parking lot of the hospital tending to numerous victims. Investigators say a fifth person was beaten, then several cars took off from the scene. INTERLACHEN, Fla. (WCJB) - Putnam County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a man they say stabbed someone in Interlachen during a burglary. At this time all suspects in both shootings are accounted for and there is no ongoing search for suspects, the sheriffs office stated. 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. 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. Multiple people shot. The names of the victims have not been released yet. 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. Investigators say the shooting happened when an argument broke out among a large group gathered outside the supper club. During this exchange of gunfire, police state that two witnesses that were not involved in the incident were struck by stray bullets. (Putnam County Sheriff's Office) A pilot was taken to a hospital with serious injuries after a small plane. 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. Deputies arrested Matthew Thomas, 43, on charges of aggravated battery and burglary. The Palatka Police Department said in a Facebook post that two people who were shot at Vicks Supper Club around 11:44 p.m. Saturday are no longer in the trauma centers where they were taken after the shooting and are doing well.A third victim, who was reportedly beaten with a blunt object Saturday, is currently recovering, according to police. Multiple people shot. September 10, 2022 at 11:04 am EDT. Palatka Fire Rescue said on Twitter that there was a large response to the shooting reported Saturday night at Vicks Supper Club. All five people were transported to the Putnam Community Medical Center and later airlifted to trauma centers. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office says the shooting happened at Vick's Supper Club and BBQ in the 200 block of North 18th Street in Palatka. Palatka, FL 32177 September 4, 2022. PALATKA DAILY NEWS. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Palatka is about 60 miles (96 kilometers) south of Jacksonville. Two people died of gunshot wounds and three other people were hospitalized. IE 11 is not supported. 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. 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. 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. Former City Commissioner Allegra Kitchens questioned that claim during a regularly scheduled quarterly zone meeting the police hosted Tuesday evening. 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