Adult Son Held After Elderly Couple Found Dead at Fort Pierce Condo
Philip Repaci, 55, taken into custody after two found with apparent gunshot wounds at Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island
WHAT HAPPENED: An elderly couple was found dead inside a Fort Pierce condominium Tuesday afternoon, and their adult son is a person of interest, according to the Fort Pierce Police Department.
CHARGES OR ACTION: Philip Repaci, 55, was taken into custody by deputies with the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. No charges had been publicly announced at the time of the official release.
WHERE: Harbour Isle at Hutchinson Island condominium complex, Fort Pierce.
Officers were called to the residence at approximately 12:30 p.m. following a welfare check request from the couple's daughter. Upon arrival, officers found Philip Repaci, 85, and Joan Repaci, 80, in the living room of the condo with what were believed to be multiple gunshot wounds, according to police.
Investigators determined the adult son had been seen leaving the scene before officers arrived. A BOLO — be on the lookout — was issued for his vehicle.
Fort Pierce Police Chief David Smith stated the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Pierce Police Department at 772-467-6800 or Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-277-8477.
WHAT WE DON'T KNOW: No formal charges had been announced at the time of the release. The manner of death has not been officially confirmed pending further investigation. Philip Repaci, 55, is a person of interest and is presumed innocent.
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