Suspect behind bars after deadly shooting at Mexican restaurant in Brooksville: HCSO
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A suspect has been arrested in a deadly shooting at a convenience grocery store connected to a Mexican restaurant in Brooksville on Tuesday morning, according to authorities.
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said Donald Donell Jamison, 21, was arrested for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and robbery. They said additional charges may be pending against the suspect.
Deputies said they responded to El Sol de Mexico Bar and Grill, located at 31079 Cortez Boulevard in the Ridge Manor area.
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"We were able to get a lot of deputies here very quickly today and get the information out to our partners, namely the Florida Highway Patrol," Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said.
A woman was shot and killed during the incident and a man suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the sheriff's office.
Investigators originally said the suspects left the scene in a small black or dark-colored vehicle with GA tags. Initial reports also described the driver as a Black female with blonde hair and a passenger as a Black male.
"One of the individuals was actually doing work in the convenience store side, the grocery side of this business," Nienhuis said. "So that’s where we think it might’ve occurred."
Nienhuis said that deputies had one person of interest in custody earlier Tuesday. He was later identified as Jamison, and deputies said he is not from the area.
According to Sheriff Nienhuis, FHP tracked down the car and the suspect about 30-45 minutes south of where the shooting happened.
"Fortunately, there was an FHP trooper in the right place at the right time, and he or she was paying attention and was able to make a stop on that vehicle," Nienhuis said.
The sheriff said they have no indication that the suspect knew the victims.
Detectives are still working to investigate what led up to the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-8477 submit a tip online at www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com.
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