GIFFORD — Two people have been taken to the hospital following a late-night drive-by shooting outside Winston’s Place, a restaurant and pool hall on 45th Street in Gifford, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
The victims, who have not been identified, sustained several small-caliber gunshot wounds and were taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Their injuries were determined to be non-life threatening, the Sheriff’s Office said.
According to the victims, they were standing with two other friends outside the business shortly after midnight when a vehicle slowly pulled up and a passenger fired numerous shots out the open window into the group of friends.
The vehicle is described as a “newer” model four-door car turquoise in color. The shooter was seated behind the driver and is described as a black male. The vehicle drove off after the shots were fired.
The Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and is seeking any information the public might have regarding it. Those with information are encouraged to call Det. Chris Cassinari at (772) 978-6107 or call Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-8477 or submit the information online at www.TCWatch.org. The case number is 2013-17454.