In the quiet community of Palatka, Florida, a grim discovery marked the beginning of a complex homicide investigation. Donald Lowe, a 55-year-old man, was found deceased on Husson Avenue on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Authorities from the Palatka Police Department responded to reports of a man with a gunshot wound and found Lowe, who had succumbed to his injuries.
It was later determined that the incident that led to his death had occurred on the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
As investigators began to piece together the events surrounding Lowe's death, a person of interest was quickly taken into custody. The investigation remained active and ongoing, with detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau assuming follow-up investigations. While the initial person of interest was in custody, police officials stated that no arrests had been made at that time. The area on Husson Avenue became the focal point of the investigation, with a significant law enforcement presence.
A break in the case came with the arrest of 38-year-old Alicia Cecilia Suarez. She was charged with a third-degree felony for allegedly destroying physical evidence connected to the shooting death of Donald Lowe. Following her arrest, Suarez was held in the Putnam County Jail without bond. Despite this development, the investigation into Lowe's death, which has been classified as a homicide, continues. Law enforcement officials have assured the community that they believe there is no active threat related to the case. The Palatka Police Department has encouraged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the Criminal Investigations Bureau.
