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1 person killed, another critically after shooting near Brevard County Park.

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another critically ill during a park party in unincorporated Melbourne Beach.

MPs responded to a call about a shooting in the Spessard Holland area around 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

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When the deputies arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the second victim was located elsewhere on the east side of the US-192 bridge. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The sheriff’s office is not currently releasing the names of the victims.

Ivey said the shooting was gang-related and investigators believe it was a targeted attack and no danger to the public.

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During the press conference, Ivey also stated that a truck fled the scene, where the suspects jumped out of the truck and ran away from the deputies. Two occupiers were detained, they are being interrogated by deputies.

The Channel 9 team is on the way and we’ll give you the latest news during our noon newscast.

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