Overview
- A shooting in the 4600 block of Coconut Boulevard left four people shot on Tuesday, and deputies detained a suspect at the scene after arriving shortly before 5 p.m.
- Thomas Faferko-Schmedes was booked on a first-degree murder charge and three counts of attempted first-degree murder, according to Palm Beach County authorities and local reporting.
- One male victim later died from his injuries, two victims are in serious condition, and a fourth victim is listed as stable; all were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
- Sheriff’s deputies said the suspect was known to the victims, there was no immediate threat to the public, and detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are leading the active investigation.
- Police and local reporters say more details will be released as detectives process the scene, interview witnesses and prepare the case for the suspect’s upcoming court appearance.