NR 21-47 Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning at a residence on Blounts Ridge Road in Mims.  Deputies responded to the residence after the Communications Center received a call advising that a female had been shot.  Upon arrival, deputies located the female who was pronounced deceased at the scene.  All parties involved in the incident are accounted for and there is no threat to the community.

Agents from the Homicide and Crime Scene Units are currently in the process of interviewing potential witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Sheriff’s Office is not releasing the name of the victim at this time and no arrests have been made.  Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Anyone who may have information about this investigation is asked to please call Agent Adam Walkington 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.