Shots fired reported inside a West Melbourne inn: What we know

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Published  March 17, 2026 12:14pm EDT
FOX 35 Orlando
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The Brief

    • The West Melbourne Police Department and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of shots fired at the Americas Best Value Inn around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17.
    • Upon arrival, deputies discovered a damaged window and a person barricaded inside one of the motel rooms, though no weapons have been physically recovered by investigators yet.
    • Deputies reported that a 911 caller reported a shooting inside a room, though officials haven't confirmed any injuries or the total number of individuals involved in the ongoing disturbance.

WEST MELBOURNE, Fla. - Officers responded to a reported shooting inside a West Melbourne motel room, Tuesday afternoon. 

Around 11 a.m., March 17, the West Melbourne Police Department reported a disturbance at Americas Best Value Inn, citing unconfirmed reports of shots fired inside a room. The Brevard County Sheriff's office confirmed a 911 call reported shots fired inside a motel room. 

Deputies reported a damaged window as well as a person barricaded in a room. 

By 12:20 p.m., police reported that the situation was resolved and two people were removed from the room. 

It's not known if any arrests have been made at this time, however, West Melbourne Police said the investigation will continue until charges are finalized. 

The Source: Information in this story was gathered from the West Melboune Police Department and Brevard County Sheriff's office. 

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