Brevard County Sheriff’s Agents Make Four Arrests In Titusville Murder Case

By  //  June 7, 2015

Rayshaan Berry murder investigation

Homicide agents arrested 25-year-old David Richardson, 22-year-old Lauren Hudgens, 22-year-old Sir Aljenon Ingram and 23-year-old Kendrick Kitchen – all of Titusville. (BCSO image)
Homicide agents arrested 25-year-old David Richardson, 22-year-old Lauren Hudgens, 22-year-old Sir Aljenon Ingram and 23-year-old Kendrick Kitchen – all of Titusville. (BCSO image)

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four suspects for the homicide of Rayshaan Berry. A motorist discovered Berry’s body last Monday morning near State Road 50 in Titusville.

Homicide agents arrested 25-year-old David Richardson, 22-year-old Lauren Hudgens, 22-year-old Sir Aljenon Ingram and 23-year-old Kendrick Kitchen – all of Titusville.

All four suspects were charged with Robbery with a Firearm and First Degree Felony Murder, and are being held without bond.

Agents obtained arrest warrants after the investigation revealed that Hudgens lured Berry to a local motel, under the ruse of engaging in prostitution. After arriving at the arranged location, Berry was ambushed by a group who intended to take his money.

The investigation determined that Berry refused to comply with the robbery and was shot during the ensuing altercation. Berry’s body was then driven west of I-95 on State Road 50 where it was dumped on the side of the road.

Homicide agents are continuing the investigation and more arrests are anticipated in this case.

The investigation has been assisted by tips and information forwarded from the community and the Sheriff’s Office is asking that anyone who may have information about this Investigation to please call Agent Wayne Simock 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.

PREVIOUS REPORTS

UPDATE: JUNE 6, 2015

Sheriff’s Office Homicide, Crime Scene Units Collecting Evidence In Murder Case

ABOVE VIDEO: The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are at 3445 Daryl Terrace in Titusville, collecting evidence and investigating leads in conjunction with the murder investigation of 28-year-old Rayshaan Berry of Titusville.

BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are at 3445 Daryl Terrace in Titusville, collecting evidence and investigating leads in conjunction with the murder investigation of 28-year-old Rayshaan Berry of Titusville.

According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, no arrests have been made regarding this investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please call Agent Wayne Simock with the Major Crimes Unit at 321-633-8413, or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477). 

You can also visit Crimeline.org, or text ‘crimeline’ plus your tip to CRIME (274637). All information to CRIMELINE is confidential and you may be eligible for a reward.

[gmarker marker_latitude=”” marker_longitud=”” marker_label=””][/gmarker]

ABOVE MAP: The Brevard County Sheriffs Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are at 3445 Daryl Terrace in Titusville, collecting evidence and investigating leads in conjunction with the murder investigation of 28-year-old Rayshaan Berry of Titusville.

UPDATE: June 1, 2015 – 5:30 p.m.

ABOVE VIDEO: The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the area of State Road 50, approximately 3 miles west of I-95 in Titusville, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. (Jared Crowl video)

Victim Identified In Titusville Murder Investigation

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim found deceased on the roadside of State Road 50 as 28-year-old Rayshaan Berry of Titusville.

Rayshaan Berry
Rayshaan Berry

According to Major Tod Goodyear of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was located by a passing motorist this morning shortly before 6:30 a.m. on the roadside of State Road 50, about 3 miles west of I-95 in unincorporated Titusville.

The death is considered a homicide with Crime Scene investigators currently processing the scene and collecting evidence.

The victim’s body was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office pending an autopsy. Initial observation of the crime scene indicates that the victim suffered a gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about this Investigation is asked to please call Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Agent Wayne Simock at 321-633-8413, or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS(8477), you can also visit Crimeline.org, or text ‘crimeline’ plus your tip to CRIME (274637).

All information to CRIMELINE is confidential and you may be eligible for a reward.

ORIGINAL STORY: June 1, 2015 – 10:55 a.m.

VIDEO UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation Near State Road 50

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the area of State Road 50, approximately 3 miles west of I-95 in Titusville, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. 

According to Cpl. Dave Jacobs of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, a body near State Road 50 was reported about 6:30 a.m. by a motorist, who then alerted authorities.

The Florida Highway Patrol has closed one west bound lane of traffic while investigators conduct the investigation.

At this time, the nature and circumstances of the death are unknown and more information will be provided as it become available.

STAY TUNED TO SPACECOASTDAILY.COM FOR UPDATES

BCSO-DEATH-INVESTIGATION-580-1
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the area of State Road 50, approximately 3 miles west of I-95 in Titusville, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. (Jared Crowl image)
BCSO-DEATH-INVESTIGATION-580-2
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation in the area of State Road 50, approximately 3 miles west of I-95 in Titusville, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. (Jared Crowl image)