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Melbourne, FL – The Melbourne Police Department is currently investigating two separate incidents of gun violence that occurred on the evening of September 21, 2024, both resulting in multiple victims. Police are working to determine if the incidents are connected.
Attempted Homicide on Camphor Way
The first incident occurred at approximately 3:25 p.m. on Camphor Way, where Melbourne Police officers were dispatched following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found an adult male victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. According to witnesses, an unknown male suspect exited a light-colored car and began shooting at the victim, who was in the driveway of a home along with at least one other individual. After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle. The identity of the victim has not yet been released as the investigation continues.
Fatal Shooting at Eddie Lee Taylor Park
Later that evening, at 7:24 p.m., a second shooting occurred at Eddie Lee Taylor Park, located at 3316 Monroe St., as a crowd had gathered to watch youth football games and mourn the death of Craig Dewberry, a victim of an earlier homicide. Gunshots rang out at the entrance/exit to the park, causing panic and prompting the crowd to flee in various directions.
Witnesses stated children, just finishing football and cheerleading were running for their lives screaming. Some stopping to throw up while searching for their parents during the mayhem.
Police discovered two adult male victims at the scene. One was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while the other, found in the parking lot, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The identities of the victims have not been released at this time.
Ongoing Investigations
Detectives from the Melbourne Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are actively working both cases and are investigating whether the two incidents are related. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigations.
If you have any details regarding these incidents, you are asked to contact the Melbourne Police Department at (321) 608-6731 or Central Florida Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS.
