NR 19-21 Shooting Investigation Update

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the decedent who was shot in a residence in unincorporated Cocoa Saturday Evening. The male is identified as 34-year-old Clint Back, who lived at the residence.

The investigation began on May 19, 2019, when deputies responded to the 7000 block of Melaleuca Road at approximately 6:09 p.m. after receiving a call in reference to a person having been shot. Back was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation thus far has determined that a disturbance at the residence escalated to a point where Back was shot. All occupants of the residence who were present during the incident are being cooperative with the investigation. The results of the investigation will be forwarded to the State Attorney’s Office for a decision as to whether charges will be filed in this case.

Anyone who may have information about this death investigation is asked to please call Agent Jennifer Straight of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477). All calls to CRIMELINE are confidential and callers can remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward.

For additional information concerning this News Release, please call PIO Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office at 321-501-7594.