On December 10, 2024, at approximately 1:00 a.m., a tragic shooting unfolded at The Rock Irish Pub in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The incident resulted in the deaths of two men, 24-year-old Steven Francis Stratis and 33-year-old Christopher Allen, both employees of the Old Key Lime House in Lantana. Two other individuals, 50-year-old Reginald Gordon Jr. and 30-year-old Daquan Sigler, were injured and hospitalized; Gordon Jr.
was reported to be in critical condition, while Sigler was in stable condition.
The victims had been attending a holiday party at Lilo's Streetfood and Bar before moving to The Rock Irish Pub to continue their celebration. An altercation inside the pub escalated, leading to the fatal shooting.
In the aftermath, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrested two suspects: 23-year-old Morey S. Pinard III and 19-year-old Michael B. Vititoe. Pinard faces charges of two counts of second-degree murder with a firearm and two counts of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. Vititoe is charged with simple battery and accessory after the fact to homicide. Both suspects have been booked into the Palm Beach County Jail.
The community has been deeply affected by this incident. Friends and family members have described Stratis as a 24-year-old Army veteran who was always true to himself and a hero who served his country. Allen, a 33-year-old, was also remembered fondly by those who knew him.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information related to the case, urging individuals to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
