Suspect detained following shooting of 3 people in west Cocoa, deputies say
Suspect detained following shooting of 3 people in Cocoa
Deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a shooting that left three people injured Friday in west Cocoa.
COCOA, Fla. - Deputies in Brevard County say a suspect is in custody following a shooting that left three people injured — including an innocent bystander — Friday afternoon in West Cocoa.
What we know:
A shooting in West Cocoa on Friday afternoon left three people injured, including an innocent bystander, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies quickly located and detained a suspect after a brief search near South Burnett Road. All victims are expected to recover, and as of Friday evening, no charges had been filed.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or the motive behind the shooting. It remains unclear whether anyone else may have been involved, and investigators have not confirmed if additional arrests are forthcoming.
The backstory:
The area around South Burnett Road has been the site of recent gun violence. Just last month, a young girl was shot nearby in a separate incident. She survived, and deputies made three arrests in that case, raising community concerns about continued violence in the neighborhood.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.