Titusville Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 61-Year-Old Man Near Forest Park Apartments

By  //  December 27, 2020

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Titusville police detectives are investigating the shooting death of a yet to be identified local 61-year-old man on Sunday at about 3 p.m.

Shooting happened in the parking area of the 500 block on Rock Pit Road in the Forest Park Apartment Complex

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – Titusville police detectives are investigating the shooting death of a yet to be identified local 61-year-old man on Sunday at about 3 p.m.

According to Titusville Police Public Information Officer Amy Matthews, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the parking area of the 500 block on Rock Pit Road in the Forest Park Apartment Complex.

“Officers secured the scene and located the gunshot victim inside of a maroon 2003 Saturn Ion sedan,” said Matthews.

“The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was making repairs to the vehicle and was shot by an unknown suspect(s), who then fled the scene immediately after the incident.”

The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 3:44 p.m.

Detectives are working on all leads of this ongoing investigation and are encouraging anyone with information to contact police at 321-264-7800 or can remain anonymous and they are eligible for a reward up to $5,000 by contacting CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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