Man found shot in Brevard County backyard dies at hospital, police say

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Police are investigating an early Sunday morning shooting that killed a man in Titusville.

Officers responded to a shooting at a residence on Coronada Boulevard around 2 a.m.

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When police arrived, they found an adult male in the backyard of the residence with an apparent gunshot wound.

According to a news release, the victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 3 a.m.

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Police said the suspect(s) are still at large and are believed to have known the victim.

This homicide remains under investigation.

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If you have any information on this fatal shooting, contact the Titusville Police Department at 321-264-7800 or contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

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