2 dead, 2 critical after overnight shooting in Palatka, Putnam County officials report

PALATKA, Fla — Update: 9/4/2022 11:30 a.m.

In a press release from the Palatka Police Department, it was stated that, “members of the Palatka Police Department responded to Vick’s Supper Club located 207 North 18th Street due to the report of multiple people being shot.

“Upon arrival, it was determined four people had been shot and one person had been beaten with a blunt object. All five people were transported to the Putnam Community Medical Center where they were then air-lifted to trauma centers.

“Two of the gunshot victims have died because of their injuries. We are not releasing the names of the victims until proper notification can be made to their next of kin.

“The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State Attorney’s Homicide Investigative team are assisting us in the investigation. We will update this release as more information becomes available.”

Original story:

Reports from Putnam County Fire Rescue are stating that multiple Fire Rescue Units have responded to a shooting incident in the city of Palatka.

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Officials state that at approximately 11:44 p.m. Saturday, Palatka Police arrived at Vicks Supper Club after hearing gunshots. Officials state this incident happened after a heated argument.

When more officers arrived on the scene multiple cars started fleeing. The police were able to stop at least one of those vehicles.

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In the attempted escape Palatka PD found that 4 people had been shot, 2 have now died and the other 2 are in critical condition. Multiple trauma alerts and air medical helicopters were on the scene responding.

Dispatch has requested mutual aid from surrounding Counties due to the number of ambulances tied up to cover Putnam County.

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Due to the nature of this incident, officials are being very careful of what information to release at this time. It is an ongoing investigation and will be updated when new information becomes available.

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