Titusville police arrest son of victim’s girlfriend after deadly shooting

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Police in Titusville have made an arrest in the shooting death of a local man.

>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<

Officials said the suspect is the son of the victim’s girlfriend.

Police said 31-year-old Dominic Bland did not get far in his vehicle before he was stopped and placed under arrest.

Bland is being held here at the Brevard County Jail without bond and will see a judge Thursday.

Original report: Titusville police identify man killed in shooting; suspect still at large

Titusville police said Bland is responsible for the Monday morning shooting death of 56-year-old Carl Wigfall.

The deadly shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Palmetto Street.

When police arrived, they discovered Wigfall with multiple gunshot wounds.

Read: Gator bites off part of man’s leg near Titusville

There was also rope and a baseball bat on the floor near the victim’s feet, police said.

A witness told police prior to the shooting there was an argument after Wigfall confronted Bland about coming home every night in the early morning hours.

According to the witness, Wigfall was shot twice while he was seated, then he was pushed onto the floor and shot several more times.

Read: Titusville man charged with animal cruelty after deputies find 2 dogs starved to death

According to police, the shooting was also captured on home video.

Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide continuing coverage on Eyewitness News.

Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

©2023 Cox Media Group