Update

After further investigation, three suspects were identified and arrested on charges of first-degree murder. Suspects Spencer Privert and Wilmer Barahona are currently detained at Palm Beach County Jail. The third suspect, Anthony Jennings, was apprehended in Hillsborough County and is being held there on local charges. Palm Beach County has placed a hold on Jennings; once his local charges are resolved, he will be transferred to Palm Beach County to face the first-degree murder charges.

September 6, 2024

Date:            Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time:            9:45 pm
Location:    Melaleuca Lane and Davis Road

PBSO deputies were dispatched to multiple reports of gunfire near Melaleuca Lane and Davis Road in unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arriving in the 4600 block of Davis Road, they discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound to his leg. Further reports led them to the 3500 block of Melaleuca Lane, where a deceased adult male was found.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division have taken over the investigations into these shootings.

At this time, information regarding suspects and motives are unknown.

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