On April 11, 2024, a fatal shooting occurred at the Indrio Savannahs Preserve in St. Lucie County, Florida. The victim, identified as James Alan Behncke, was a 47-year-old man from Indian River County. The incident took place around 6 p.m. at the preserve, which is a nearly 300-acre site located in the 5200 block of Tozour Road in Fort Pierce.
According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a domestic incident.
Detectives have indicated that there is no additional threat to the community, as they have accounted for everyone believed to be involved in the killing.
The investigation into the events leading to the shooting is ongoing, but details about the specific circumstances or any potential suspects have not been released publicly. The Sheriff's Office has confirmed that the case is being treated as a domestic-related incident.
Friends and community members have remembered James Behncke in the aftermath of his death, highlighting his life and the impact he had on those who knew him. Despite the ongoing investigation, no further information about suspects or arrests has been provided as of the current date.
