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Port St. Lucie Sergeant Shot in Face Remains Critical, Needs Specialized Eye Surgery

Doctors are preparing a transfer for specialized retinal surgery under an FDLE-led investigation.

Overview

  • Sgt. Erik LeVasseur underwent a second facial surgery, has a wired jaw and tracheostomy, is in a medically induced coma, and will be moved for retinal shrapnel removal.
  • Police identified the shooter as 32-year-old Frankie Salvatore Riccio, who was killed after opening fire with an AK-style rifle outside a home in the Tradition neighborhood.
  • Newly released body-camera video shows officers taking cover as a barrage of gunfire erupts within a minute of their arrival and captures commands shouted at the suspect.
  • FDLE is leading the active review of the officer-involved shooting, and four officers have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with protocol.
  • Six officers, including trainees, responded around 6 p.m. to the 11000 block of SW Lake Park Drive after a call that began with concerns reported by the suspect’s mother.