Melbourne Police are investigating after a man was found dead on Tuesday morning.
Authorities said an officer on patrol found a man lying on the ground around 12:26 a.m. in the area of Grant and Ryoland streets.
The officer initially believed the man was injured after crashing a gasoline-powered scooter.
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Around the same time, 911 dispatchers received calls about shots being fired in the area.
Officers examined the man and discovered he had been shot.
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Police and paramedics provided medical assistance to the victim, but he had already succumbed to his injuries.
A search of the area involving deputies, K9 officers and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office helicopter failed to locate the shooter.
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The victim’s identity was not released by authorities.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Melbourne Police Department or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).
Channel 9 has a team working to gather more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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