Manhunt Underway After 2 Indian River County Employees Shot Dead Near Vero Beach Library

A manhunt was underway Thursday after two Indian River County government employees were fatally shot near the Vero Beach library in what investigators described as a crime of passion — a husband who allegedly killed his wife and her colleague after discovering the two were having an affair.

Vero Beach police confirmed at a news conference that the suspect remains at large. Officers responding to the scene found both victims with gunshot wounds. Both were later pronounced dead. Their names had not been officially released as of press time According to initial reports,.

The suspect was last seen walking into the Atlantic Ocean fully clothed, prompting a search response that included local law enforcement and, according to sources familiar with the operation, U.S. Coast Guard assets According to initial reports,. Whether the suspect survived entry into the ocean has not been confirmed by authorities.

Vero Beach Police Department released photographs of the suspect to the public and urged anyone with information to contact investigators immediately.

The killings sent a wave of alarm through Indian River County government offices, where both victims were employed. Their specific departments within the county have not been disclosed According to initial reports,.

Investigators have not yet said what triggered the alleged discovery of the affair or what weapon was used, though the shooting took place in a public area adjacent to the Indian River County Main Library on 14th Avenue — a heavily trafficked location during daytime hours According to initial reports,.

The case is being treated as an active public safety threat.

WHAT TO DO: Indian River County residents who see anyone matching the suspect's description — images of whom were released by Vero Beach PD — should not approach the individual. Call 911 immediately. Tips can also be directed to the Vero Beach Police Department non-emergency line at (772) 978-4600 According to initial reports, or Indian River County Sheriff's Office dispatch. Indian River County Emergency Management can be reached at (772) 226-4000. Residents near beachfront areas in particular should remain alert and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

This story is developing. The TC Sentinel is seeking comment from Indian River County Administrator's Office, Vero Beach Police Chief, and the Indian River County Sheriff's Office. Additional details will be published as they are confirmed.

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