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Police: Shots Fired After Port St. Lucie Pub Dispute Over Chickens

Detectives are asking for tips, including any video, after the suspect was jailed without bond.

Overview

  • Police identified the shooter as 44-year-old Peter Riera, who is in custody facing multiple charges and being held without bond.
  • The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday outside Harper's Pub, after a late-night argument reportedly about how many eggs chickens can lay.
  • Investigators say Riera fired four rounds from a .45-caliber Glock at three people, and no one was hit.
  • Body camera footage shows officers taking Riera into custody, and police say he was among those who called 911.
  • Two of the three patrons were arrested during the response for resisting officers, and detectives are seeking witnesses or video through Detective Samantha DiPierro or Treasure Coast Crimestoppers.