The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday night to the Tropical Manor Apartments in Merritt Island after receiving reports of shots being fired in the area.

  • Man dies of gunshot wound at local hospital
  • Deputies seeking public’s help

A man was found suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office, which added that the man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The shooting occurred at about 10 p.m.

Anyone with information should call the Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 321- 633-7162, or CRIMELINE at 1-800- 423-TIPS (8477).

People can also visit crimeline.org or text “crimeline” plus your tip to 274637.