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1 killed, 7 others shot at crowded MLK Day block party in Florida, authorities say By Elizabeth Wolfe and Jamiel Lynch, CNNUpdated 12:59 PM EST, Tue January 17, 2023 CNN — One person was killed and seven others were shot at a block party packed with more than 1,000 people celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Pierce, Florida, Monday, police said.All eight of those shot were adults and they were ferried to the hospital for treatment, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Brian Hester said at a news conference. ...The shooting began at around 5:20 p.m. in Ilous Ellis Park, he said, where the community had gathered for an afternoon car show, dance performances, live DJ and kids activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an event flyer shows. ...