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After the first motorcycle accident, the police are investigating murder

Port St. Lucie police believed they were investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. Now they're calling it a homicide. Investigators said they received the 911 call around 1 a.m. Sunday morning about a crash at the intersection of Southwest California Boulevard and Southwest Greenan Lane. Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 The first officers on the scene said they saw a motorcycle and a man lying in the middle of the road. “After some time, it became clear that the serious injuries and possible cause of death were not an accident,” said Deputy Police Chief Leo Niemczyk. Police now believe the man was shot while riding his motorcycle. The man was taken to the hospital, where he died. Get the latest news with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here. Police have not released his name but said he is 53 years old. Niemczyk said they believe his death was related to an altercation he had with some people at a bar earlier in the evening. “We believe the community is completely safe,” Niemczyk said. “This was a targeted incident where the victim interacted with our suspects.” Police have several people in custody but have not made any arrests yet. Throughout the day, neighbors laid flowers at the scene to honor the victim. Your Neighborhood: Local Coverage from WPBF 25 News A woman who identified herself as his daughter told WPBF 25 News that the man had two children and a grandson. She asked that his name not be released yet, but described him as a great father and pillar of their family. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the PSLPD Major Crimes Unit at 772-871-5001 or, if you wish to remain anonymous, Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida —

Port St. Lucie police believed they were investigating a fatal motorcycle accident.

Now they claim it was murder.

Investigators said they received the 911 call around 1 a.m. Sunday about a crash at the intersection of Southwest California Boulevard and Southwest Greenan Lane.

Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25

The first officers on the scene said they found a motorcycle and a man lying in the middle of the road.

“After some time it became clear that the serious injuries and possible cause of death were not an accident,” said Deputy Police Chief Leo Niemczyk.

The police now believe that the man was shot while riding his motorcycle.

The man was taken to hospital where he died.

Get the latest news with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it Here.

Police did not release his name but said he was 53 years old.

Niemczyk said his death is believed to be related to an altercation he had with some people at a bar earlier that evening.

“We believe the community is completely safe,” Niemczyk said. “This was a targeted incident where the victim came into contact with our suspects.”

The police have detained several people, but no arrests have been made.

During the course of the day, neighbors laid flowers at the crime scene to pay their last respects to the victim.

Your neighborhood: Local reporting from WPBF 25 News

A woman who identified herself as his daughter told WPBF 25 News that the man had two children and a grandchild.

She asked that his name not be released yet, but described him as a great father and pillar of the family.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the PSLPD Major Crimes Unit at 772-871-5001. If you prefer to remain anonymous, contact Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 800-273-8477.

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