Ashton Hernandez, 26, of Davis Street, Belmont, was found dead in a drain along Gordon Street in Curepe on Saturday, March 28, 2026, around 6:55 p.m. after reports of a loud explosion alerted police. Hernandez was discovered with several spent shell casings recovered nearby, indicating a targeted shooting. Police are investigating the incident, which has heightened concerns in Belmont following another violent shooting on Davis Street days earlier.
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This is the 2nd murder reported in St Augustine in 2026.
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