Woman shot in head at Mims home, deputies say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A woman was shot and injured Tuesday morning in north Brevard County.

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The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened at a home along Cinnamon Teal Drive in Mims.

Investigators told Channel 9 that the shooting appeared to be accidental.

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The victim, whose name has not been released, is at a hospital in critical condition, according to BCSO.

A sheriff’s spokesperson said investigators are conducting interviews and awaiting a search warrant to enter the residence where the shooting happened.

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Channel 9 is working to gather more information on what led to the incident.

Stay with Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

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