Calletano Molina, a 41-year-old Hispanic male from Palm City, Florida, tragically lost his life on June 2, 2019, due to injuries sustained during a shooting incident in Fort Pierce. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, in the 2000 block of Delaware Avenue. Fort Pierce Police Department officers responded to a call about the shooting and found three men struck by gunfire. One man died at the scene, while Calletano Molina and another man were transported to a local hospital.
Unfortunately, Molina succumbed to his injuries on June 4, 2019, while the third man remained in serious condition.
Molina was in a truck with three other men, heading to a grocery store to get supplies for a taco stand they were helping a friend operate. The shooting has left his family devastated, especially since Molina had turned his life around after being released from state prison in 2015. His niece, Mandy Rodriguez, expressed her grief, stating that it felt like her family was being punished, as they had lost another relative to gun violence just seven months prior.
The investigation into Molina's death is ongoing, with Fort Pierce Police Department officials urging anyone with information to come forward. The identities of the other victims have not been disclosed due to Marsy's Law, which protects the rights of crime victims. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified, and the case remains open as authorities continue to seek leads and gather evidence.
Molina's death has highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Fort Pierce, leaving his family and the community searching for answers and justice. His cousin, Adam Molina, reminisced about their close bond growing up and expressed his sorrow over the loss. The family hopes that the person responsible for this senseless act will be brought to justice, providing some measure of closure for those affected by this tragic event.
