Detectives Investigating Fatal Shooting In Eastern Brooksville

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Hernando County Sheriff's Office
Deputies quickly secured the firearm and placed the adult male in custody. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services personnel moved in to provide treatment to both individuals.

UPDATE FEB 10, 2022, 4:36 PM: Detectives have made an arrest in this case.  According to authorities, the adult male who was initially located on scene holding a firearm was placed under arrest. This individual has been charged with Premeditated First Degree Murder. He is being held in the Hernando County Detention Center on a no bond status. The investigation revealed this case is domestic so as to protect the identity of the victim police are not providing the name of the arrestee.

BROOKSVILLE, FL – On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, just after 9:30 p.m., Hernando County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Robb Road in Brooksville in regards to a possible shooting. Upon arrival, deputies observed one adult on the ground and one adult male standing in the yard, holding a firearm.

Deputies quickly secured the firearm and placed the adult male in custody. Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services personnel moved in to provide treatment to both individuals.

Unfortunately, the adult on the ground was pronounced deceased as a result of at least one gunshot wound. As per Marsy’s Law, the deceased victim will not be identified. Detectives say all parties involved in this incident are accounted for and there is no danger to the community.

Detectives and forensics specialists were on scene for several hours gathering and processing physical evidence. Detectives hope to provide an update this afternoon.

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