Suspect on the run after 1 killed, 1 injured in Spring Hill home invasion shooting: HCSO
SPRING HILL, Fla. - The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person or persons who shot two people early Wednesday morning in Spring Hill, killing one and sending the other to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It happened at a home on Marquette Street shortly before 5 a.m.
When deputies arrived at the home, they say they found two adults suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim died at the scene and the second victim was taken to an area trauma center.
Investigators are working to determine whether the suspect is a man or a woman and if they fled the scene on foot or in a vehicle.
Investigators outside a deadly shooting scene in Hernando County.
Sheriff Al Nienhuis told FOX 13 that the shooting was likely part of a home invasion and the suspect or suspects knew the victims.
Initially, HCSO urged residents in the area to take precautions, but have since stated they believed the suspect or suspects have left the Marquette Street area.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-8477 or submit a tip online at http://www.hernandocountycrimestoppers.com. Tipsters will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a $5,000 cash reward.