LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2024) — A 3rd victim who was shot at The Rock Irish Pub in Lake Worth Beach earlier this month has died.
Reginald Gordon, 49, has succumbed to his wounds and passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024.
Reginald is the 3rd victim to pass away since the shooting at The Rock Irish Pub in Lake Worth Beach on December 10th. That is when 4 men were shot following an altercation with a co-worker’s boyfriend and his friend. The other two victims were declared deceased at the scene:
- Christopher Allen, 33
- Steven Stratis, 24
The families of the victims have started the following GoFundMe pages for financial support at this most difficult time. The links are below:
According to an arrest affidavit, PBSO deputies responded to a shooting at 614 Lake Avenue, the Rock Irish Pub, within Lake Worth Beach just before 1 AM on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Responding deputies found two deceased victims Christopher Allen, 33, and Steven Stratis, 24. Reginald Gordon, 49, and Daquan Sigler, 30, were both transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
Detectives from the PBSO Violent Crimes Division were tasked with assuming the investigation. The following is taken directly from the arrest affidavit:
Detectives conducted a sworn and recorded interview with a witness at the scene, identified as Maria Mariana. During the interview, Mariana confirmed she was present at the bar at the time of the shooting. Mariana disclosed that she was sitting next to a co-worker at the bar when her boyfriend, Michael Vititoe, and Morey Pinard III, who Mariana later identified, stood behind her at the bar. She acknowledged Vititoe and asked him why he was there. Vititoe responded with the same question. She described a disturbance behind her and learned that Vititoe bumped into one of her co-workers, Isaiah. Isaiah and a few other males walked to the back pool table area, and moments later, she heard a shooting. Mariana ducked and fled and didn’t witness the shooting. Mariana was shown a picture of Vititoe, and he was positively identified. She did not initially identify Pinard.Mariana provided the contact information for Vititoe. The phone number associated with the contact was <redacted>. Your affiant verified the phone number associated with Vititoe, which was operated under the AT&T cellular network, through the LexisNexis website. Through obtained surveillance video near the scene of the shooting, a newer model and distinct dark gray Dodge Charger was seen leaving the area at a high-rate speed immediately after the homicide. Detectives showed Mariana a photo of the Dodge Charger from the video, to which she confirmed it matched the vehicle that she knew of Vititoe to own.
Through the information provided by Maria, Michael’s vehicle was identified as a dark gray 2019 Dodge Charger “Scat Pack” trim level bearing Florida University of Miami Hurricanes specialty license plate <redacted>. While looking at historical photos of the car via Flock LPR captures, Michael’s Dodge Charger had an aftermarket body kit and aftermarket rims, consistent with what was seen fleeing the scene of the shooting hastily and recklessly immediately after the homicide.
Detectives accessed the businesses surveillance video system. The video which clearly depicts Vititoe and Pinard entering the bar and mingling with patrons, briefly speaking with Mariana and other unidentified patrons. Vititoe was wearing a black t-shirt, shorts and sneakers, Pinard is wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, shorts and sneakers. Minutes before the shooting, Vititoe begins to walk out of the bar and slightly bumps into Isaiah, and they acknowledge each other. Isaiah talks to Mariana about the interaction, and Vititoe returns to the area where Mariana and Isaiah are talking. Detectives observe a heated discussion between Vititoe and Isaiah. Vititoe, Pinard, and Isaiah walk towards the front door; Vititoe and Pinard exit the bar, but Isaiah turns around and walks back to the rear of the bar off-camera. A short time later, Vititoe and Pinard enter the bar again and walk to the rear of the bar. This time, Pinard has taken down his hood, exposing his face. They both walk out of view of cameras; however, moments later, all of the patrons within the club appear to react in a panic and scared state. Everybody appeared to run or hide while looking at the back of the bar. Additionally, the dust began to fly around the surveillance cameras, which appeared consistent with the gunpowder being projected from a firearm near the camera’s view. Seconds later, Vititoe and Pinard flee out of the bar. Pinard could be seen clutching a black object, consistent with the size and shape of a firearm, next to the left side of his body.
When they exit the bar, they run east on Lake Ave to Vititoe’s parked Gray Dodge Charger. Pinard enters the front passenger seat, and Vititoe enters the front driver’s seat.
Detectives, during a preliminary background investigation into Vititoe, located a publicly accessible Facebook account that Vititoe appeared to be using. The account display name was Michael Vititoe, with a profile picture of an individual recognized as Vititoe. While browsing the Facebook timeline, detectives saw several unrelated historical postings by Vititoe that numerous people would comment on or interact with. Detectives noticed that a profile named “Moe Pinard” regularly communicated on Vititoe’s Facebook profile. While looking into “Moe Pinard,” Detectives located a PBSO Booking photo of Morey Pinard.
Morey Pinard appeared to match the distinct physical description and facial characteristics of the individual on the video surveillance in the gray hooded sweatshirt and holding the suspected firearm. During a follow-up interview with ariana, she confirmed the identity of the subject in the gray hoodie to be known as “Moe”.
At 11:50 AM, Detectives became aware via a Flock ALPR activation that the Dodge Charger associated with Vititoe was parked in a parking garage at 1513 One Boynton Road, Boynton Beach. The vehicle was unoccupied and abandoned in the parking garage. The Dodge Charger was sealed with evidence tape and subsequently towed to the PBSO Impound Lot for further investigation.
That afternoon, the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner Eason ruled the Stratis and Allen’s death as Homicide by multiple gunshots. Victim Sigler is in stable condition and is expected to survive. Victim Gordon is listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.
Detectives interviewed Isaiah Chavarria. Chavarria provided a sworn statement advising he was taking pictures at the holiday party when two guys bumped into him, causing him to drop his camera. He stated he asked the suspects, “Yo, you good,” and they responded, “Yo, you got a problem?” and a verbal argument ensued, asking him to come outside. He states he goes to get his uncle, Reginald Gordon, in the poolroom for advice and help, at which time the argument escalates, and then the shooting starts. He describes one male as a Hispanic male, tall and of large stature, recalling that he was wearing a t-shirt and the other male as a shorter white male wearing a hoodie. He stated he did not see who the shooter was but could recognize both subjects if he saw them again. He said it sounded like one gun was shot and that the magazine was emptied.
Detectives then interviewed Daren Figueroa. Figueroa provided a sworn statement advising that he played pool in the backroom with Reginald Gordon and Daquan Sigler. Chavarria, Gordon’s nephew, came to the back room to tell Gordon that “some guy” bumped into him and hit him for no reason. Figueroa said they headed to the front of the bar to see what was going on, and before they could walk through the door out of the poolroom, two males, one being described as a Hispanic male, entered the back poolroom and punched Chavarria in the face. At that time, Gordon stepped in front of Chavarria to protect him. The second male, which he described as a “stocky guy”, appeared behind the Hispanic male, pulled a gun, and began shooting. Figueroa described the firearm as a black “Glock.” Figueroa has experience with guns and firearms and advised he recalls approximately nine shots fired, and he believed only one person was shooting.
At approximately 9:45 PM, detectives met with Mariana at The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office (PBSO). Mariana viewed the video from the bar, confirming her interaction with Vititoe. Mariana confirmed she did not know the legal name of the male with Vititoe but referred to him as “Moe.” Mariana told the detectives that “Moe” is one of Vititoe’s good friends and has frequently seen “Moe” with Vititoe. Mariana said she estimated she would have seen them together weekly over the past year. Your affiant showed Mariana a photo of Morey Pinard III. Mariana positively identified Pinard as “Moe” and the male wearing the hooded sweatshirt with Vititoe.
Detectives learned that Pinard was adjudicated guilty on May 5,2020 for Carrying a Concealed Firearm and Delinquent in Possession of a Firearm.
Based on the above facts, Vititoe punched Isaiah in the face during the fight. Gordon attempted to stop the fight and got between Isaiah and Vititoe. Pinard produced a firearm and began shooting, striking four-person (s). Vititoe and Pinard fled out of the bar and entered Vititoe’s Dodge Charger and fled the scene, dumping the vehicle in a covered parking lot. Victims Allen and Stratis died from the shooting, and victims Gordon and Sigler are hospitalized.
Morey Pinard and Michael Vititoe have since been arrested.
Vititoe was charged only with 777.03(1c2) Accessory After the Fact and 784.03(1) Simple Battery and has since been released on bond.
Morey Pinard was charged with the following:
- 2 counts of 782.04(2) Second Degree Murder With a Firearm
- 2 counts of 782.04(2) Attempted Second Degree Murder With a Firearm
- 790.23(1bd3) Delinquent in Possession of a Firearm
Additional charges are expected with the recent passing of Reginald Gordon.
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