NR 23-12 Decedent Identified in Melbourne Beach Shooting Investigation
Rondell Brown
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is identifying the male who was shot and killed in unincorporated Melbourne Beach, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. The decedent is identified as 18-year-old, Rondell Brown of Melbourne. The second victim in the shooting has been upgraded to stable condition.
The investigation began when deputies responded to the area of Spessard Holland Park on Saturday, March 11th at approximately 6:30 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 in critical condition. A second male, later identified as Rondell Brown, was located who was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. Based on the interviews and evidence collected thus far, it is believed that this was a targeted attack and there is no danger to the general public. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Anyone who may have information about this investigation is asked to please call Agent Neil Lee of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit via the Communications Center at 321-952-6371 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.
