Fatal shooting on 1st Street investigated as homicide; person of interest sought

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — An adult woman was shot and killed Sunday morning in the 500 block of 1st Street, and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in the case.

Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a woman in the roadway. They found her suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and began life-saving measures. She was taken to a local trauma center, where she was later pronounced dead.

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The death is being investigated as a homicide. Detectives and crime scene personnel remained at the scene Sunday afternoon processing evidence.

Authorities identified the person of interest as Matthew Allen Waggle, 33, date of birth Dec. 8, 1992.

Anyone who has seen Waggle or knows his whereabouts should not approach him and should call 911 immediately, the sheriff’s office said.

Witnesses, anyone who was in the area of 1st Street on Sunday morning, or those with information that could help the investigation are asked to contact the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.