1 person killed, another in critical condition after shooting near Brevard County park

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that killed one person and left another in critical condition during a party at a park in unincorporated Melbourne Beach.

Deputies responded to a shooting call in the area of Spessard Holland Park around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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When deputies arrived, they found a male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey said a second victim was located at another scene on the east side of the US-192 bridge. That victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The sheriff’s office is not releasing the name of the victims at this time.

Ivey said this shooting is gang-related and investigators believe that this was a targeted attack and there is no danger to the public.

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During a news conference, Ivey also stated that a truck fled from the scene, where suspects bailed out of the truck and ran from deputies. Two of the occupants were apprehended and are being questioned by deputies.

Channel 9 has a crew on the way and will bring the latest updates during our noon newscast.

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