Executive Summary
- Person of interest in St. Lucie County homicide located in Philadelphia.
- Subject hospitalized following a violent altercation in Pennsylvania.
- Investigation relates to the death of Antwan Daniels near Fort Pierce.
- Detectives coordinating with Philadelphia authorities for questioning.
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s officials confirmed on Monday regarding the homicide of 51-year-old Antwan Daniels that a person of interest has been located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The development marks a significant step in the investigation into the death of Daniels, whose body was originally discovered in a burned residence near Fort Pierce.
According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, detectives were notified by authorities in Philadelphia that the individual had been involved in a separate violent altercation out of state. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Andrew Bolonka stated that the subject “got into an argument with other individuals that turned violent” and is currently hospitalized as a result of that incident.
Investigators are now coordinating with Pennsylvania law enforcement to further the inquiry. The person of interest is being questioned in connection with the St. Lucie County case while recovering from injuries sustained in the Philadelphia altercation.
Investigative Outlook
The location of the person of interest allows detectives to proceed with critical interviews that were previously stalled. As the individual is hospitalized, the immediate procedural focus will likely involve securing the hospital environment and sharing forensic data between jurisdictions. Depending on the outcome of the questioning and the medical status of the individual, extradition proceedings may be initiated if formal charges are filed. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
