Stuart Florida: Gunfire hitting Horse and Home

A stray bullet incident in Stuart occurred on February 14, 2026, when a man’s backyard target practice went off course, sending bullets into a neighbor’s home and striking a horse WPEC.

According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, 28 year old Felipe Pascual Andres had recently purchased a firearm and was practicing shooting at his property on SE Salerno Road. During the session, three rounds left his yard and traveled into a neighboring home.

• One bullet passed through the door and wall of the home, landing on a kitchen windowsill.

• Another bullet struck the back porch of the residence.

• A third bullet hit a horse on the property in the neck WPEC.

Pascual Andres was booked into the Martin County Jail for shooting into an occupied dwelling. Deputies say he faces additional charges as well WPEC.

The incident has raised safety concerns for residents, especially in close proximity neighborhoods. Authorities are urging gun owners to take precautions when practicing, such as using target ranges, barriers, and safety protocols to prevent stray bullets.