Shooting Incident at Port St. Lucie Pollo Tropical Linked to Parking Dispute

West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 24, 2026 —

A shooting incident that took place at a Pollo Tropical restaurant in Port St. Lucie has been linked to a dispute over a parking space, according to preliminary reports. The incident resulted in one individual, identified as Christopher Harris, sustaining a gunshot wound.

Multiple witnesses were present at the scene and have provided their accounts to law enforcement officials. The specific details of the dispute and the events leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed by authorities.

Following the incident, Christopher Harris, who was reportedly the victim of the shooting, has since been charged by police. The charge filed against Harris is aggravated battery. Information regarding the status of any investigation into the individual(s) responsible for firing the weapon was not immediately available.

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is handling the investigation. Further details, including the exact timeline of events, the nature of the parking dispute, and the extent of Christopher Harris’s injuries, were not provided in the initial reports. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.

Authorities continue to gather information and corroborate witness statements. This is a developing story, and additional information is expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Roesler on www.wptv.com, see more information here.