Another weekend shooting in Melbourne, 16-year-old in critical condition, shot in back of head

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Melbourne police officers responded Saturday night at 9:26 p.m. to the 900 block of Cedar Drive regarding several reports of gunshots and a possible gunshot victim.

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“Officers arrived on the scene, quickly located a victim, and immediately rendered medical aid,” said Melbourne Police Cmdr. Heath Sanders.

“The victim was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center and is currently in critical condition.”

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Cmdr. Sanders said the initial information received was that unknown suspects fled the area in a white car prior to the arrival of officers.

The victim’s identity is not being released at this time, and Melbourne police detectives are actively investigating this incident.

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Melbourne police are asking anyone with information to call the Melbourne Police Department at 321-608-6731 to speak with a detective or call the Central Florida Crime Line at 800-423-TIPS (8477).

Last weekend, 3 victims were shot in the early morning of May 6th in downtown Melbourne. Two of the victims remain in the hospital in critical condition. No arrests have been made.

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