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Argument Over House Keys Leads to Fatal Double Shooting in Port St. Lucie

Police say the shooting appears isolated, with detectives continuing interviews and processing evidence to determine next steps.

Overview

  • Port St. Lucie officers responded to multiple 911 calls around 3:30 a.m. and found two men with multiple gunshot wounds who were taken to separate hospitals and later died.
  • Investigators identified the deceased as Carl Loubeau, 24, and Judlin (reported as "Juliun") Stokes, 22, with one outlet using an alternate spelling of the second name.
  • Police say some people had been socializing earlier and that a verbal dispute over house keys outside the home escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
  • All parties involved have been detained or are cooperating with detectives, and investigators have not yet announced any charges as they continue interviews and evidence processing.
  • Authorities describe the incident as isolated, say there is no ongoing threat to the public, and ask anyone with information to contact the Port St. Lucie Police Department at 772-871-5000.