Now Triple Homicide Following Holiday Party In Popular Lake Worth Beach Restaurant.
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A third person has died from injuries sustained during an early morning shooting in the popular business district of Lake Worth Beach on December 10th. Reginald Gordon, 49, died on December 28th, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Christopher Allen, 31, and Steven Stratis, 24, died in the hours after the shootings following a holiday party in the 600 block of Lake Avenue.
Arrested and charged prior to Gordon’s death: Morey S. Pinard III – 23 years old — charged with 2 Counts of 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm; 2 Counts of Attempted 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm. Also charged: Michael B. Vititoe, 19 years old. He’s charged with Simple Battery, Accessory After the Fact, Homicide.
Here’s the information PBSO provided to BocaNewsNow.com just after the murders: “PBSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 600 block of Lake Ave, City of Lake Worth Beach. Upon arrival, they discovered four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, one is in critical condition and the other is in stable condition and two males were pronounced deceased on scene.
The Violent Crimes Division is actively investigating this incident as a Shooting/Homicide. The preliminary investigation is believed that an altercation occurred inside the establishment resulting in the shooting. No suspect information to share.
PBSO is appealing to the public for any information related to this case. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS, or remain anonymous by downloading the new “PBSO” app available for Apple or Android smartphones. Use the “See Something” feature to submit tips. The app can be downloaded at www.pbsoapp.com.”
