Brevard County

WATCH: New video shows ‘persons of interest’ in deadly shooting of Titusville man

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Titusville police have released the name of a man killed during a recent home invasion and now they want to find who’s responsible for his death.

Curtis Murray, Jr., 34, was shot in his home along Rock Pit Road around 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to police.

Officers initially responded to a report of shots fired at a residence and found Murray, Jr. inside with a gunshot wound.

READ: 2 men found dead along Sumter County road

He later died at a hospital.

Investigators said two suspects entered the house in the 500 block of Rock Pit Road and held Murray and a child at gunpoint in an effort to steal their belongings.

READ: Medical examiner reveals cause of death after Florida boy, 14, accused of killing girl, 13

Police said they believe Murray, Jr. was shot during a fight with the armed suspects.

The two men left the scene soon after the shooting and are still at large, according to police.

Wednesday morning, Titusville police held a news conference and released images showing two persons of interest in the case:

Investigators said the child who was also inside the home at the time of the shooting was not hurt.

Detectives believe the victims were targeted and it was not a random act of violence.

READ: 1 hurt, 1 in critical condition after apartment catches fire in Cape Canaveral

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 321-264-7800. They may be eligible for a reward up to $5,000 by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS.

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.


Katlyn Brieskorn, WFTV.com

Katlyn Brieskorn is a Digital Assignment Editor at WFTV. She joined Channel 9 in July 2019.

Q Mccray

Q McCray, WFTV.com

Q McCray is an award-winning general assignment reporter.

0