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Nationwide Alert Issued for Person of Interest in Vero Beach Fatal Shooting

Detectives are treating the death as a possible domestic-violence homicide that highlights gaps in tracking suspects who cross state lines.

Overview

  • A 52-year-old woman was found shot in the 500 block of 1st Street in Vero Beach on Sunday and was later identified as Dawn Kriskewic after out-of-state next of kin were located.
  • Investigators have named 33-year-old Matthew Allen Waggle as a person of interest and say he should be considered armed and dangerous, with a nationwide BOLO issued because he may have fled the area.
  • Indian River County released 911 call recordings that show neighbors calling moments after shots were fired and telling dispatchers they found a woman in the street.
  • Law enforcement said detectives are using real-time crime resources and have urged anyone with information to contact Det. M. Kachele at 772-978-6240 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers.
  • State Rep. Debra Tendrich and local officials cited recent domestic-violence reforms such as HB 277 when discussing prevention and support measures for survivors.