One dead, multiple arrests in George County, Fort Pierce shootings

A fatal shooting in George County, Mississippi, left one person dead on the 200 block of CF Ward Road, with a person of interest taken into custody; authorities have not yet identified the victim and are asking residents to avoid the area while the investigation continues. In Fort Pierce, Florida, a separate fatal shooting resulted in the death of 27-year-old Edson Sainnatus, with five individuals detained and 29-year-old Carlos Covarrubias arrested on charges related to possession of a weapon by a convicted felon. The Fort Pierce incident involved multiple parties exchanging gunfire, and law enforcement responded swiftly, deploying aviation and K-9 units while advising residents to secure their homes. Both investigations remain active as authorities pursue leads and gather evidence to determine the circumstances and motives behind the shootings.