Three Tragedies Lake Worth Beach/WPB

PBSO Investigates Triple Tragedy: Double Homicide, Near-Drowning Death, and Shooting in Lake Worth Beach

By Bocatribune

By Police Team News

Lake Worth Beach, FL – April 13, 2025 — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) detectives are actively investigating three separate incidents that occurred on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the Lake Worth Beach area. The day saw a tragic drowning, a non-fatal shooting, and a double homicide, all reported within a span of less than two hours.

1.  1:38 PM – Shooting on S. Dixie Hwy
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 1600 block of S. Dixie Highway. Upon arrival, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive, according to the latest update from PBSO. A person of interest has been identified. Authorities confirmed there is no current threat to the public.

2.  2:09 PM – Near-Drowning Turns Fatal at Lake Worth Beach
A near-drowning incident involving three juveniles occurred in the 3000 block of S. Ocean Blvd, where the swimmers were caught in a strong riptide. Lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) provided immediate CPR before all three were rushed to area hospitals.

Tragically, 17-year-old Oliver Vasquez-Perez, born March 8, 2008, was pronounced deceased at Bethesda Hospital East. The two other juveniles, ages 12 and 17, were transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where they remain conscious, alert, and in stable condition.

3.  3:00 PM – Double Homicide on Nokomis Ave
Later that afternoon, deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 3700 block of Nokomis Avenue, where they discovered two adult males deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.

The suspect, identified as Erasmo Perazaledesma, 64, of Lake Worth Beach, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital. Upon medical clearance, he was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail.

Perazaledesma now faces two counts of First Degree Premeditated Murder and one count of Felon in Possession of a Firearm. He is being held without bond and will appear for his first hearing today.