Police identify man found dead in Melbourne front yard

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Police have released more details about a recent homicide in Melbourne.

Detectives identified the man they found dead Sunday night as Bobby Lewis, 50, of Melbourne.

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Lewis died from a gunshot wound, according to investigators.

Police responded to a call about gunshots near the intersection of Lipscomb Street and W.H. Jackson Street.

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When officers arrived, they said they found the Lewis dead in a front yard on Canal Street.

Neighbor Howard Harden said he didn’t hear shots Sunday night, but did hear the ambulance and fire trucks arrive.

“I think it’s a tragedy that things happen in our neighborhood where we can’t talk and resolve our issues without violence, without guns coming into play,” he said.

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Within five minutes of finding the body, Melbourne police officers said they responded to a suspicious vehicle call inside the Manatee Cove Apartments complex in the 700 block of Madelyn Way.

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Police said the two incidents are not related.

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Melbourne police said they are still seeking more information about Sunday night’s shooting.

Anyone with a tip is asked to call Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6371.

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