PG Police Charge Suspect for Shooting of Derrick Hines

Meanwhile, a man from Punta Gorda is still in the hospital after being shot in the neck. Thirty-five-year-old Derrick Hines was shot around nine o’clock on Saturday night on Prince Street in Punta Gorda. Hines had to be transferred from Punta Gorda to the Western Regional Hospital for treatment. A.C.P. Romero reports that Hines is now in stable condition and that another man has been charged in connection with the shooting.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday  nine 30th of April, 2025, PG Police responded to a shooting on Prince Street at Punta Gorda Town. Upon arrival, they saw Derrick Hines with gunshot injuries. He was taken for treatment where he is in a stable condition. Investigations revealed that he was at his yard when a male person came down and fired several shots towards the direction. Investigation was carried out and since then Felix Gonzalez has been arrested and charged for the crimes of attempted murder and use of deadly means of harm.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Was Derrick by himself?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes, he was by himself.”

 

Reporter

“Is there any idea why this happened?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“This is an ongoing railroad, two groups in Punta Gorda.”

 

Reporter

“And Hines is known to be affiliated with one of them?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Yes, that is correct.”

 

Reporter

“Any update on his condition at this time?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“He’s stable at this time.”