NR 23-09 Decedent Identified in Cocoa Shooting Investigation

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the male who was shot and killed in unincorporated Cocoa, on Sunday, March 5, 2023.  The male is identified as 33-year-old, Michael Laskey of Cocoa.

The investigation began when deputies responded to the area of Fern Street at approximately 1:30 p.m., after the Sheriff’s Office was advised that a male had been shot.  Upon arrival, deputies located a male victim who was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

The investigation is ongoing as agents continue conducting interviews and evaluating evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone who may have information about this investigation is asked to please call Agent Vince Bustillo 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.